Final Score: Capitals 1 - Red Wings 4
Thursday, February 28, 1980 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 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 60 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 31% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 37% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 26, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 24, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 23, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 21, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 19, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 16, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 12, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Feb 8, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Red Wings
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 24, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 23, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 20, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 18, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 16, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 13, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 10, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 9, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 3, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4