Final Score: Capitals 6 - Rangers 6
Sunday, February 18, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 1 |
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 55 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 28% | 54% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ 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
Rangers
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5