Final Score: Kings 3 - Oilers 2
Sunday, January 4, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 83 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Kings | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 27% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 26% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Utah Mammoth
Jan 1, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 7
0-7
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Oilers
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
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