Final Score: Rangers 0 - Capitals 2
Thursday, January 9, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 69 | 71 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Rangers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 50% |
Recent Results
Rangers
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 6, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs New York Islanders
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 31, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Capitals
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
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