Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Penguins 3
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 85 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 64% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
Penguins
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3