Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Red Wings 2
Friday, April 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
60-11-11 Rating 1693
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.7
Red Wings
35-35-14 Rating 1469
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Red Wings
All-time wins 45 19
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 4.1 2.7
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Red Wings
Games played 82 84
Avg goals scored 4.5 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.3 3.3
Win percentage 73% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 68% 56%