Final Score: Kings 4 - Capitals 1
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Last meeting | 8 | 3 |
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 19% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 22% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ New York Islanders
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ New York Rangers
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
Capitals
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 5, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New York Islanders
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4