Final Score: Oilers 5 - Capitals 2
Wednesday, January 16, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Oilers @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Oilers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Oilers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 42 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 26% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 11% | 37% |
Recent Results
Oilers
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 13, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs New York Rangers
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 7, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 2, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 30, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
Capitals
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 15, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ New York Islanders
Jan 12, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 4, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1