Final Score: Islanders 2 - Capitals 5
Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 87 | 68 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 71 | 72 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 51% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 28, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 26, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Mar 24, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Edmonton Oilers
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Calgary Flames
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Ottawa Senators
Mar 18, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Mar 14, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Washington Capitals
Mar 12, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 10, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Mar 7, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Capitals
@ Vancouver Canucks
Mar 28, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Calgary Flames
Mar 26, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 21, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 18, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Utah Mammoth
Mar 16, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Mar 14, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ New York Islanders
Mar 12, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Calgary Flames
Mar 9, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2