Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Kings 2
Saturday, December 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 6 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 56% | 53% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs New York Islanders
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
Kings
@ New York Rangers
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 15
7-8
@ New York Islanders
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 4, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 12
10-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New York Islanders
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1