Final Score: Penguins 2 - Capitals 5
Sunday, April 8, 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 | 15 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 79 | 79 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 36% |
Recent Results
Penguins
vs Detroit Red Wings
Apr 7, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Apr 3, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Calgary Flames
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 31, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs New York Rangers
Mar 28, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Dallas Stars
Mar 27, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New York Islanders
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Islanders
Mar 24, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Boston Bruins
Mar 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Washington Capitals
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Capitals
@ Montreal Canadiens
Apr 7, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 13
3-10
vs Los Angeles Kings
Apr 3, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs New York Islanders
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 31, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 28, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 24, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Rangers
Mar 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3