Final Score: Capitals 3 - Penguins 1
Saturday, December 18, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
13-9-9 Rating 1499
Form: WTWWT
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.2
Penguins
9-16-6 Rating 1474
Form: TWLLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Penguins
All-time wins 18 26
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.5 4.4
Last meeting 5 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Penguins
Games played 31 31
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.4
Avg goals conceded 3.6 4.5
Win percentage 42% 29%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 47%