Final Score: Devils 1 - Capitals 8
Friday, January 12, 1979 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 42 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Win percentage | 21% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 23% | 22% |
Recent Results
Devils
vs New York Rangers
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 1, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Capitals
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4