Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Kings 1
Saturday, December 16, 1972 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Kings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
18-5-8 Rating 1592
Form: WWLTW
Model Probability
68%
32%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.7
Kings
14-12-4 Rating 1455
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Kings
All-time wins 22 4
Last 5 meetings 3 0
Average goals 4.4 2.5
Last meeting 3 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Kings
Games played 31 30
Avg goals scored 4.0 3.3
Avg goals conceded 2.4 3.2
Win percentage 58% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 69%