Final Score: Hurricanes 2 - Capitals 3
Wednesday, January 1, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Hurricanes @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hurricanes | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Hurricanes | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 44% |
Recent Results
Hurricanes
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 29, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Capitals
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ 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