Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Bruins 5
Thursday, January 9, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Bruins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
16-18-8 Rating 1501
Form: WWTWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Boston Bruins +0.5
Bruins
15-19-6 Rating 1500
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Bruins
All-time wins 145 104
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.4 2.9
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Bruins
Games played 42 40
Avg goals scored 3.2 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.6
Win percentage 38% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 27% 33%