Final Score: Capitals 1 - Red Wings 3
Friday, January 18, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
19-21-8 Rating 1500
Form: WTWWL
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +1.5
Red Wings
32-11-4 Rating 1600
Form: WWWTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Red Wings
All-time wins 35 42
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.3 3.3
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Red Wings
Games played 48 47
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.2
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.2
Win percentage 40% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 25% 78%