Final Score: Flames 6 - Rangers 5
Sunday, December 31, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Flames @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Flames | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| Stat | Flames | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 53% |
Recent Results
Flames
@ New York Islanders
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 14
4-10
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
Rangers
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 15
8-7
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4