Final Score: Penguins 2 - Blue Jackets 5
Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Penguins | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 28% | 50% |
Recent Results
Penguins
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 30, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 26, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
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
Blue Jackets
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 29, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 26, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2