Final Score: Canadiens 1 - Penguins 0
Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 87 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 1 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 44% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Penguins
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ 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