Final Score: Capitals 3 - Red Wings 6
Sunday, January 22, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 6 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 42 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
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
Red Wings
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 7
0-7
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3