Final Score: Penguins 6 - Rangers 1
Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 91 | 92 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 0 |
| Stat | Penguins | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 43% |
Recent Results
Penguins
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Rangers
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3