Final Score: Avalanche 7 - Canadiens 3
Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Avalanche @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Avalanche
40-16-8 Rating 1600
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
64%
36%
Projected margin: Colorado Avalanche +0.5
Canadiens
24-30-11 Rating 1491
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Avalanche Canadiens
All-time wins 55 79
Last 5 meetings 3 0
Average goals 3.1 3.8
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Avalanche Canadiens
Games played 64 65
Avg goals scored 3.4 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.4 3.5
Win percentage 62% 37%
Away win % / Home win % 58% 44%