Final Score: Capitals 3 - Canadiens 2
Saturday, October 18, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Win percentage | 86% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 75% | 0% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 15, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs New York Islanders
Oct 11, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Oct 9, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New York Islanders
Oct 8, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Oct 4, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Oct 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Oct 1, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Apr 13, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
vs New York Islanders
Apr 12, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 10, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Canadiens
@ Buffalo Sabres
Oct 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Oct 15, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Oct 11, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Oct 8, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Boston Bruins
Oct 4, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Ottawa Senators
Oct 1, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Apr 26, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Apr 24, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Apr 22, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ New Jersey Devils
Apr 19, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4