Final Score: Canadiens 6 - Red Wings 1
Thursday, January 12, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 1 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 47% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 14
8-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs New York Islanders
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
Red Wings
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 7
0-7
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Rangers
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2