Final Score: Penguins 4 - Capitals 1
Friday, December 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 84 | 77 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 52% | 43% |
Recent Results
Penguins
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 1, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
Capitals
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2