Final Score: Avalanche 5 - Penguins 4
Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 0 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 47% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Penguins
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ 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