Final Score: Kings 1 - Blackhawks 3
Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 62 | 69 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Kings | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 65% |
Recent Results
Kings
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Nashville Predators
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Blackhawks
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3