Final Score: Kings 0 - Capitals 4
Wednesday, January 4, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Kings | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 19% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 24% |
Recent Results
Kings
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 19, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 15, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 8, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Capitals
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 2, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5