Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Penguins 2
Thursday, April 23, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
37-32-13 Rating 1500
Form: LTLWT
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.8
Penguins
40-24-18 Rating 1541
Form: LTWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Penguins
All-time wins 88 32
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 4.2 2.8
Last meeting 2 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Penguins
Games played 82 82
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.3
Win percentage 45% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 51%