Final Score: Penguins 5 - Red Wings 4
Sunday, December 31, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 1 |
| Stat | Penguins | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 32% |
Recent Results
Penguins
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Red Wings
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
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