Final Score: Devils 8 - Blackhawks 7
Wednesday, January 8, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 6 |
| Stat | Devils | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 56% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 6, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 4, 1986 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 3, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 27, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 22, 1985 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Blackhawks
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 5, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New York Islanders
Jan 4, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 1, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 29, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 26, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 22, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 18, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4