Final Score: Devils 2 - Canadiens 3
Saturday, December 23, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 2.3 | 5.7 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 6 |
| Stat | Devils | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Win percentage | 18% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 80% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
Canadiens
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ 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