Final Score: Capitals 5 - Penguins 3
Saturday, December 18, 1976 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 5.8 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 31 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 29% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 13% | 53% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1976 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 3, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 30, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 27, 1976 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
Penguins
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 9, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 4, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 2, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 30, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs New York Islanders
Nov 27, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 26, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1