Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Capitals 5
Sunday, March 16, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Capitals

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
27-32-10 Rating 1473
Form: WTWLL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.6
Capitals
27-35-7 Rating 1485
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Capitals
All-time wins 21 32
Last 5 meetings 2 1
Average goals 2.9 3.5
Last meeting 2 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Capitals
Games played 69 69
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.5
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.8
Win percentage 39% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 47%