Final Score: Kings 5 - Canadiens 4
Thursday, January 4, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 43 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Kings | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 78% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
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
Canadiens
@ New York Rangers
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
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