Final Score: Penguins 4 - Capitals 3
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Penguins @ Capitals

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Penguins
34-32 Rating 1527
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.5
Capitals
40-26 Rating 1530
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Penguins Capitals
All-time wins 115 95
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.7 3.5
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Penguins Capitals
Games played 66 66
Avg goals scored 3.1 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.0
Win percentage 52% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 49% 71%