Final Score: Capitals 4 - Devils 1
Tuesday, December 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Devils
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 26 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 15% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 9% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 4, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 12
2-10
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ 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
Devils
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs New York Islanders
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ New York Islanders
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2