Final Score: Capitals 4 - Canadiens 5
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
27-15 Rating 1534
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Canadiens
24-16 Rating 1533
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Canadiens
All-time wins 50 66
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 2.5 3.4
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Canadiens
Games played 42 40
Avg goals scored 3.2 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.6
Win percentage 64% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 62%