Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Oilers 4
Saturday, March 1, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Oilers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
23-30-11 Rating 1487
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Edmonton Oilers +0.4
Oilers
29-28-7 Rating 1479
Form: WLLTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Oilers
All-time wins 25 23
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.3 3.4
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Oilers
Games played 64 64
Avg goals scored 3.1 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.5 3.0
Win percentage 36% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 56%