Final Score: Capitals 1 - Hurricanes 1
Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Hurricanes
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 60% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 1, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ 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
Hurricanes
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 1, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ 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