Final Score: Capitals 2 - Penguins 2
Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 77 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 54 | 55 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Rangers
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 25, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
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
Penguins
vs New York Islanders
Feb 2, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 29, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 20, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1