Final Score: Capitals 3 - Red Wings 3
Sunday, March 11, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 66 | 64 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 23% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 32% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs St. Louis Blues
Mar 10, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Mar 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Dallas Stars
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 13
5-8
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 20, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Rangers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
Red Wings
@ Dallas Stars
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
@ New York Islanders
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 19, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3