| Date | Matchup | Result | Winner | Model Projection | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 1996 | 2–3 | Rangers +1 | Rangers +0.9 | Regular Season | |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 4–6 | Stars +2 | Stars +0.5 | Regular Season | |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 6–4 | Flyers +2 | Flyers +0.5 | Regular Season | |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 3–2 | Maple Leafs +1 | Blues +0.7 | Regular Season | |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 4–7 | Mammoth +3 | Mammoth +0.5 | Regular Season |