Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Rangers 1
Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 94 | 63 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 47% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Rangers
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Nov 28, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7