Final Score: Capitals 2 - Hurricanes 1
Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Hurricanes
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 33 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Hurricanes
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 1, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0