Final Score: Capitals 2 - Blackhawks 5
Wednesday, January 18, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 42 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 35% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs New York Islanders
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 2, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
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
Blackhawks
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2