Final Score: Devils 3 - Capitals 2
Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 57 | 78 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 0 |
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 69% | 36% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 28, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 23, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 18, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 12, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 10, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 8, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ New York Islanders
Dec 5, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
Capitals
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 28, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Nashville Predators
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 23, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 17, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ 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