Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Penguins 2
Friday, May 1, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 90 | 34 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 6 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 86 | 86 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 51% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 29, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 27, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 25, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 23, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Apr 18, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 16, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 15, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs New York Islanders
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Apr 10, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ New York Rangers
Apr 7, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Penguins
@ Montreal Canadiens
Apr 29, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Apr 27, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 25, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 23, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 18, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 16, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 15, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Florida Panthers
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 9, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Utah Mammoth
Apr 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2