Final Score: Canadiens 8 - Capitals 2
Friday, February 17, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 1 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 54 | 56 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.3 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 18% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 69% | 20% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New York Rangers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
Capitals
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 5, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New York Islanders
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ 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