Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Penguins 2
Wednesday, March 1, 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 | 45 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 8 | 6 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 60 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.3 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 43% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
vs New York Islanders
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New York Rangers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
Penguins
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8