Final Score: Capitals 1 - Canadiens 3
Saturday, March 24, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 0 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 1.6 | 5.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 72 | 71 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 29% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 69% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Rangers
Mar 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 17, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
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
Canadiens
vs New York Islanders
Mar 22, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Mar 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Dallas Stars
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 12, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New York Rangers
Mar 10, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Vancouver Canucks
Mar 8, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 12
11-1
@ Washington Capitals
Mar 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 1, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1