Final Score: Canadiens 1 - Penguins 3
Wednesday, February 21, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 50 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 55 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 66% | 57% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 29, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
Penguins
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5