Final Score: Capitals 3 - Canadiens 4
Wednesday, March 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 0 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 1.4 | 6.4 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 8 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 64 | 64 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.2 | 4.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 75% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ St. Louis Blues
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Canadiens
@ Buffalo Sabres
Mar 6, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
vs New York Islanders
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2