Final Score: Islanders 2 - Capitals 0
Sunday, March 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 86 | 64 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 0 |
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 62 | 62 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 43% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Ottawa Senators
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 26, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 17, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Florida Panthers
Feb 15, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Ottawa Senators
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs New York Rangers
Feb 8, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Capitals
vs Anaheim Ducks
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 26, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 24, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 22, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Feb 18, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 15, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Feb 9, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 7, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5