Final Score: Devils 5 - Red Wings 3
Monday, December 31, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Devils @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Devils
11-21-3 Rating 1396
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +1.0
Red Wings
11-16-7 Rating 1460
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Devils Red Wings
All-time wins 8 11
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.3 4.0
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Devils Red Wings
Games played 35 34
Avg goals scored 3.3 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.9 3.5
Win percentage 31% 32%
Away win % / Home win % 24% 50%