Final Score: Capitals 3 - Flames 5
Tuesday, February 20, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Flames
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 8 | 7 |
| Stat | Capitals | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 63% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ New York Rangers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
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
Flames
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 26, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6