Final Score: Avalanche 5 - Kings 2
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 44% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
Kings
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2