Final Score: Capitals 3 - Penguins 5
Wednesday, November 29, 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 | 11 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 21 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 23% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 27% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ New York Rangers
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Calgary Flames
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 15
8-7
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 9, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
Penguins
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Rangers
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 4, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3