Final Score: Canadiens 8 - Red Wings 0
Sunday, April 23, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
61-11-11 Rating 1694
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.7
Red Wings
35-36-14 Rating 1467
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Red Wings
All-time wins 46 19
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 4.1 2.7
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Red Wings
Games played 83 85
Avg goals scored 4.5 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.3 3.3
Win percentage 73% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 68% 55%