Final Score: Devils 4 - Capitals 7
Tuesday, February 28, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 60 | 62 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 22% | 18% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 3% | 21% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 24, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Rangers
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs New York Islanders
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Capitals
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
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