Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Penguins 1
Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
34-9-7 Rating 1671
Form: TWWWW
Model Probability
74%
26%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.1
Penguins
20-21-8 Rating 1483
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Penguins
All-time wins 49 8
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 4.5 2.6
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Penguins
Games played 50 49
Avg goals scored 4.2 3.5
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.5
Win percentage 68% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 54%