Final Score: Kings 4 - Penguins 3
Saturday, January 6, 1979 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 | 34 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Kings | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 50% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 1, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ 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
Penguins
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ 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