Final Score: Capitals 1 - Lightning 4
Saturday, February 15, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 54 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 25% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Feb 9, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ 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
Lightning
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Florida Panthers
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 8, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Utah Mammoth
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 1, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 30, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Florida Panthers
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2