Final Score: Canucks 5 - Penguins 3
Wednesday, January 3, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canucks @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canucks | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 6 |
| Stat | Canucks | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 53% |
Recent Results
Canucks
@ New York Islanders
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 9
0-9
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
Penguins
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
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