Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Red Wings 2
Wednesday, December 27, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 50 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 33% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
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
Red Wings
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4