Final Score: Capitals 3 - Kings 8
Wednesday, February 1, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 0 |
| Stat | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 50 | 48 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 18% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 54% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ 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
Kings
@ New York Rangers
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New York Rangers
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4