Final Score: Kings 3 - Capitals 5
Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 8 |
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 51 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 38% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ 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
Capitals
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs New York Rangers
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
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