Final Score: Capitals 3 - Blackhawks 5
Sunday, January 7, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Win percentage | 26% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 40% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
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
Blackhawks
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5