Final Score: Capitals 5 - Islanders 4
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
18-13 Rating 1513
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.1
Islanders
10-20 Rating 1437
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Islanders
All-time wins 93 99
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.1 3.4
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Islanders
Games played 31 30
Avg goals scored 3.2 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.7
Win percentage 58% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 36%