Final Score: Capitals 5 - Penguins 2
Saturday, January 21, 1978 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 | 8 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 44 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 18% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 13% | 48% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New York Islanders
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
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
Penguins
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 14
6-8
@ New York Rangers
Jan 9, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 2, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4