Final Score: Capitals 4 - Blue Jackets 5
Saturday, January 2, 2016 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 | 15 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 1 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 72% | 35% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 31, 2015 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 30, 2015 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 28, 2015 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 26, 2015 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 21, 2015 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 2015 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 18, 2015 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 16, 2015 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 14, 2015 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 2015 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
Blue Jackets
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 29, 2015 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 27, 2015 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 26, 2015 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 21, 2015 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 2015 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 2015 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 2015 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 14, 2015 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 12, 2015 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 10, 2015 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6