Final Score: Capitals 4 - Devils 3
Wednesday, December 30, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Devils
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 72% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 23, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ 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
Devils
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 23, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
@ New York Islanders
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1