Final Score: Capitals 1 - Red Wings 6
Wednesday, December 16, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 1 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 29 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 6, 1987 · Margin: +7 · Total: 13
10-3
vs New York Islanders
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 25, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
Red Wings
@ New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 7, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 12
12-0
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs Winnipeg Jets
Nov 25, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 18
10-8