Final Score: Capitals 6 - Canucks 2
Friday, March 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canucks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 5 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 62 | 62 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 29% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 38% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
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
Canucks
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 26, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 22, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New York Islanders
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1