Final Score: Capitals 1 - Blackhawks 3
Sunday, January 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 21% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 16% | 28% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
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
Blackhawks
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2