Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Red Wings 6
Sunday, January 2, 1972 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
21-7-7 Rating 1585
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.6
Red Wings
14-17-6 Rating 1464
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Red Wings
All-time wins 19 11
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.5 2.8
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Red Wings
Games played 35 37
Avg goals scored 3.7 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.4 3.2
Win percentage 60% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 62%