Final Score: Capitals 3 - Islanders 1
Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 84 | 88 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 1 |
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 35% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
Islanders
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4