Final Score: Capitals 2 - Flyers 5
Thursday, December 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Flyers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 0 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.5 | 5.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 62% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ 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
Flyers
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 11
9-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0