Final Score: Red Wings 4 - Capitals 3
Wednesday, February 21, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Red Wings @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Red Wings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 4 |
| Stat | Red Wings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 21% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 8% | 37% |
Recent Results
Red Wings
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 19, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
Capitals
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 20, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Rangers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
@ 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