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
Capitals
13-15-2 Rating 1516
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.2
Red Wings
13-12-4 Rating 1486
Form: LTTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Red Wings
All-time wins 23 24
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.4 3.4
Last meeting 0 1

Key Season Stats

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%