Final Score: Rangers 3 - Canadiens 2
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 53 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 2 |
| Stat | Rangers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 50% |
Recent Results
Rangers
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 9, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Canadiens
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2