Final Score: Capitals 2 - Penguins 5
Wednesday, January 7, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 55% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 5, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 3, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 1, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 28, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs New York Islanders
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Penguins
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 3, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 1, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs New York Islanders
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 22, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3