Final Score: Capitals 5 - Rangers 3
Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 73 | 72 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 44 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 35% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs New York Rangers
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
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
Rangers
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4