Final Score: Oilers 3 - Red Wings 2
Friday, December 12, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
9-16-7 Rating 1470
Form: LLWTL
Model Probability
29%
71%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +1.6
Red Wings
19-7-5 Rating 1595
Form: WTWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Red Wings
All-time wins 36 28
Last 5 meetings 1 2
Average goals 4.1 3.8
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Red Wings
Games played 32 31
Avg goals scored 2.3 3.4
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.4
Win percentage 28% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 22% 59%