Final Score: Blues 2 - Red Wings 5
Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Blues @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blues
22-14-6 Rating 1523
Form: TWLTL
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +1.2
Red Wings
24-9-8 Rating 1597
Form: WWWWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blues Red Wings
All-time wins 101 80
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.3 3.2
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Blues Red Wings
Games played 42 41
Avg goals scored 2.9 3.4
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.4
Win percentage 52% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 57%