Final Score: Capitals 3 - Canadiens 2
Saturday, November 15, 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 | 31 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 20 | 19 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 13, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 12, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Nov 8, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 6, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 4, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 1, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Oct 31, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Dallas Stars
Oct 29, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Oct 25, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
Canadiens
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 8, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ San Jose Sharks
Nov 7, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Utah Mammoth
Nov 5, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 3, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 1, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New York Islanders
Oct 29, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 27, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Oct 25, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2