Final Score: Oilers 4 - Capitals 5
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Capitals

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
21-26 Rating 1471
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.1
Capitals
19-26 Rating 1438
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Capitals
All-time wins 25 28
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.7 3.5
Last meeting 4 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Capitals
Games played 47 45
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.1
Win percentage 45% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 45%