Final Score: Capitals 5 - Oilers 2
Wednesday, December 18, 1985 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 82% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 5, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs New York Rangers
Nov 29, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 27, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 23, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 20, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
Oilers
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 21
12-9
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 5, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 3, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 1, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5