Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Red Wings 2
Wednesday, December 6, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
17-6-2 Rating 1664
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
77%
23%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.5
Red Wings
6-12-6 Rating 1454
Form: LWTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Red Wings
All-time wins 50 19
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 4.2 2.6
Last meeting 8 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Red Wings
Games played 25 24
Avg goals scored 4.2 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.6
Win percentage 68% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 36%