Final Score: Canadiens 7 - Kings 3
Wednesday, January 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 43 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 44 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 52% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 8, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ 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
Kings
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ New York Islanders
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ 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