Final Score: Penguins 6 - Devils 1
Thursday, January 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Penguins @ Devils

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Penguins
19-15-4 Rating 1549
Form: WWTWW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: New Jersey Devils +0.4
Devils
20-13-3 Rating 1544
Form: WTLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Penguins Devils
All-time wins 65 57
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.7 3.6
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Penguins Devils
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 3.6 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.5
Win percentage 50% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 56%