Final Score: Capitals 6 - Penguins 3
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
31-18 Rating 1553
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.5
Penguins
31-20 Rating 1557
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Penguins
All-time wins 98 120
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.5 3.7
Last meeting 2 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Penguins
Games played 49 51
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.8
Win percentage 63% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 62%