Final Score: Devils 4 - Red Wings 5
Friday, December 19, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Devils @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Devils
23-9-1 Rating 1580
Form: WWWWT
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.5
Red Wings
19-9-7 Rating 1583
Form: WLTLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Devils Red Wings
All-time wins 34 29
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.5 3.4
Last meeting 2 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Devils Red Wings
Games played 33 35
Avg goals scored 3.1 3.2
Avg goals conceded 1.9 2.5
Win percentage 70% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 56%