Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Rangers 6
Wednesday, January 3, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 50% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
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
Rangers
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ 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