Final Score: Capitals 6 - Islanders 3
Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
3-0 Rating 1506
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.1
Islanders
1-0-1 Rating 1466
Form: LWLTW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Islanders
All-time wins 65 87
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.1 3.6
Last meeting 6 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Islanders
Games played 3 2
Avg goals scored 4.7 2.5
Avg goals conceded 1.3 1.0
Win percentage 100% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 100% 100%