Final Score: Kings 3 - Canadiens 3
Thursday, December 28, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 43 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Kings | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 71% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 81% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ 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
Canadiens
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs New York Islanders
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2