Final Score: Capitals 2 - Islanders 1
Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 67 | 87 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 63 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 36% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Calgary Flames
Mar 9, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Florida Panthers
Mar 7, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 5, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 3, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 28, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Islanders
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 10, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Mar 7, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Buffalo Sabres
Mar 6, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 3, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 2, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2