Final Score: Devils 3 - Kings 5
Monday, January 1, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 4.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Devils | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 50% |
Recent Results
Devils
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ 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
Kings
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ 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