Final Score: Capitals 4 - Red Wings 1
Saturday, January 6, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 30% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ 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
Red Wings
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4