Final Score: Devils 4 - Capitals 3
Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Win percentage | 14% | 25% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 17% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs New York Islanders
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
Capitals
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ 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