Final Score: Blackhawks 6 - Devils 2
Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Blackhawks @ Devils
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blackhawks | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Blackhawks | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 79% |
Recent Results
Blackhawks
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Devils
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2