Final Score: Capitals 3 - Lightning 2
Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 46 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 20% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 29% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New York Rangers
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
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
Lightning
vs New York Islanders
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3