Final Score: Capitals 2 - Canadiens 2
Wednesday, December 23, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.2 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 70% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ 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
Canadiens
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 30, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Winnipeg Jets
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3