Final Score: Capitals 1 - Oilers 4
Sunday, February 9, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 54 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 34% | 54% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 7, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Florida Panthers
Feb 1, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Jan 26, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
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
Oilers
vs Anaheim Ducks
Feb 8, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New York Islanders
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs San Jose Sharks
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 26, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ 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