Final Score: Capitals 5 - Penguins 2
Saturday, January 20, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 7 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 46 | 45 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 28% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 54% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ New York Islanders
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ 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
Penguins
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ 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