Final Score: Capitals 4 - Blue Jackets 2
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 27% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 32% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 30, 2011 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs New York Rangers
Dec 28, 2011 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 2011 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 20, 2011 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 17, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 15, 2011 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 13, 2011 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 9, 2011 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 7, 2011 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Blue Jackets
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 29, 2011 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 27, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 26, 2011 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Nashville Predators
Dec 22, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 2011 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 17, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 15, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 2011 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2011 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 8, 2011 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4