Final Score: Oilers 3 - Capitals 1
Sunday, January 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Oilers @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Oilers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Oilers | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 48 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 50% |
Recent Results
Oilers
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ New York Islanders
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
@ New York Rangers
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 15, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs San Jose Sharks
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
Capitals
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New York Rangers
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 15, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New York Rangers
Jan 9, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 1, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2