Final Score: Capitals 3 - Lightning 1
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 1 |
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 37% | 21% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
Lightning
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6