Final Score: Penguins 5 - Capitals 2
Saturday, March 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 67 | 68 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 35% |
Recent Results
Penguins
@ Los Angeles Kings
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 10, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
Capitals
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Mar 10, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Mar 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
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