Final Score: Capitals 2 - Sharks 5
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Sharks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
24-15 Rating 1544
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: San Jose Sharks +0.6
Sharks
24-15 Rating 1557
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Sharks
All-time wins 9 16
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.7 3.1
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Sharks
Games played 39 39
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.3
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.6
Win percentage 62% 62%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 61%