Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Oilers 3
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 28% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 28% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ 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
Oilers
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3