Final Score: Capitals 2 - Sabres 5
Thursday, October 9, 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 | 19 | 53 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 4 | 4 |
| Avg goals scored | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 100% | 25% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 100% | 0% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ New York Islanders
Oct 8, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Oct 4, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Oct 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Oct 1, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Apr 13, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
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
Sabres
vs Dallas Stars
Oct 7, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct 5, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Washington Capitals
Oct 3, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ St. Louis Blues
Oct 1, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
May 11, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Philadelphia Flyers
May 9, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
May 7, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
May 5, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
May 3, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Ottawa Senators
Apr 29, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2