Final Score: Capitals 8 - Sabres 3
Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 53 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 81 | 81 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 60% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs New York Islanders
Apr 12, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 10, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Florida Panthers
Apr 6, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 3, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 29, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 26, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Mar 25, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 22, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 21, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Sabres
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Boston Bruins
Apr 10, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 7, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Rangers
Apr 4, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Ottawa Senators
Apr 2, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ New York Rangers
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 30, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Mar 28, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New York Islanders
Mar 26, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Florida Panthers
Mar 22, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3