Final Score: Capitals 0 - Islanders 2
Saturday, December 7, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 64 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 26 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 27% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 54% | 38% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs New York Islanders
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 18, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 15, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
Islanders
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 20, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 15, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3