Final Score: Capitals 7 - Canucks 5
Saturday, December 9, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canucks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 2.3 | 4.4 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 27 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 22% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 47% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 4, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 12
2-10
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Rangers
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Canucks
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Islanders
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6