Final Score: Capitals 3 - Blackhawks 1
Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 29 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 29 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 30% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 40% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 12, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 5, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 4, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 1, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 28, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 27, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 25, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 21, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
Blackhawks
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 13, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 11, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 9, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 8, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 6, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 3, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Edmonton Oilers
Nov 29, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Calgary Flames
Nov 28, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 24, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 22, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4