Final Score: Capitals 6 - Penguins 4
Saturday, April 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 78 | 78 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 41% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Buffalo Sabres
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ New York Islanders
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 30, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 25, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs New York Rangers
Mar 24, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 15
4-11
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs St. Louis Blues
Mar 19, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Penguins
@ Detroit Red Wings
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Dallas Stars
Apr 5, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Boston Bruins
Mar 30, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Dallas Stars
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 19, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 10
1-9
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 18, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2