Final Score: Capitals 1 - Kings 5
Saturday, October 28, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.2 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 6 |
| Stat | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 14% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Oct 21, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
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
Kings
vs Buffalo Sabres
Oct 26, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
@ Calgary Flames
Oct 24, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ Montreal Canadiens
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
@ Washington Capitals
Oct 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Boston Bruins
Oct 18, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Washington Capitals
Oct 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Apr 13, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Apr 11, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Vancouver Canucks
Apr 8, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3