Final Score: Devils 3 - Penguins 5
Wednesday, February 28, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Devils | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 62 | 59 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 21% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 59% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 22, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 20, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
@ New York Islanders
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Penguins
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 22, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 12
0-12
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ 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