Final Score: Red Wings 8 - Oilers 2
Friday, October 3, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Red Wings @ Oilers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Wings
1-0 Rating 1590
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.5
Oilers
1-0 Rating 1487
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Wings Oilers
All-time wins 27 35
Last 5 meetings 3 0
Average goals 3.8 4.1
Last meeting 3 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Wings Oilers
Games played 1 1
Avg goals scored 3.0 5.0
Avg goals conceded 1.0 3.0
Win percentage 100% 100%
Away win % / Home win % 100% -