Final Score: Capitals 1 - Penguins 5
Saturday, October 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 5 | 5 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 0% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 0% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Los Angeles Kings
Oct 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Calgary Flames
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Calgary Flames
Oct 13, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Oct 11, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Calgary Flames
Apr 9, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 8, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ New York Islanders
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Penguins
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Oct 19, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs New York Islanders
Oct 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Boston Bruins
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Boston Bruins
Oct 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Oct 11, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Dallas Stars
Apr 9, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Washington Capitals
Apr 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Detroit Red Wings
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Dallas Stars
Apr 5, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3