Final Score: Sharks 2 - Capitals 3
Friday, December 20, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Sharks @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sharks | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Sharks | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 43% |
Recent Results
Sharks
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
Capitals
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
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