Final Score: Capitals 2 - Rangers 5
Sunday, December 30, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 0 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Win percentage | 25% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 47% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs New York Rangers
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Rangers
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3