Final Score: Capitals 3 - Kings 3
Wednesday, February 28, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 61 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 30% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 13
5-8
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ 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
Kings
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 26, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs New York Islanders
Feb 19, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs New York Rangers
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5