Final Score: Capitals 3 - Penguins 5
Monday, December 30, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 76 | 83 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 62% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ 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
Penguins
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3