Final Score: Canadiens 8 - Penguins 6
Wednesday, January 11, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 44 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 68% | 47% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs New York Islanders
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
Penguins
@ New York Rangers
Jan 9, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 2, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
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