Final Score: Penguins 2 - Capitals 3
Monday, January 2, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 31% | 17% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 16% | 19% |
Recent Results
Penguins
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 26, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
Capitals
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 7, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3