Final Score: Capitals 3 - Rangers 2
Tuesday, December 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 72 | 71 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 29% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs San Jose Sharks
Nov 22, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 13, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 12, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Rangers
vs Florida Panthers
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New York Islanders
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 22, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1