Final Score: Kings 1 - Oilers 2
Monday, December 30, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 51 | 80 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 1 |
| Stat | Kings | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 42% |
Recent Results
Kings
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
Oilers
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3