Final Score: Kings 2 - Penguins 5
Wednesday, December 27, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 34 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Kings | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 47% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New York Rangers
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 15
7-8
@ New York Islanders
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 4, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 12
10-2
Penguins
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3