Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Capitals 2
Monday, March 5, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 6.1 | 1.6 |
| Last meeting | 8 | 5 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 64 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 35% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 1, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ New York Islanders
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 22, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 12
12-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ 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
Capitals
vs Dallas Stars
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ 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