Final Score: Kings 3 - Capitals 8
Wednesday, January 3, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.4 | 2.1 |
| Last meeting | 10 | 2 |
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 19% |
Recent Results
Kings
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 1, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
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
Capitals
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5