Final Score: Canadiens 0 - Red Wings 1
Sunday, April 8, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
52-16-11 Rating 1656
Form: WWTWW
Model Probability
77%
23%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.6
Red Wings
22-41-16 Rating 1443
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Red Wings
All-time wins 52 20
Last 5 meetings 2 1
Average goals 4.1 2.6
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Red Wings
Games played 79 79
Avg goals scored 4.3 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.7
Win percentage 66% 28%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 36%