Final Score: Capitals 1 - Red Wings 4
Thursday, February 23, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
11-37-11 Rating 1386
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.9
Red Wings
22-26-8 Rating 1434
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Red Wings
All-time wins 8 10
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.4 3.8
Last meeting 3 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Red Wings
Games played 59 56
Avg goals scored 2.2 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.9 3.4
Win percentage 19% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 16% 54%