Final Score: Canadiens 8 - Capitals 4
Sunday, February 4, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 6.1 | 1.5 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 0 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 52 | 53 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 38% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 29, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Capitals
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs New York Rangers
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ New York Islanders
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3