1978-1979 Boston Bruins Goaltender Game-by-Game Performance

PREVIOUS SEASON: BOS 1977-1978        NEXT SEASON: BOS 1979-1980

DATEOPPONENTDECGFGAOTGerry CheeversGilles GilbertJim Pettie
10/12/1978vs PittsburghW82W (60:00, 14/16)(BU)
10/14/1978at PittsburghT44T (60:00, 30/34)(BU)
10/15/1978vs TorontoW42W (60:00, 16/18)
10/18/1978at Los AngelesW32W (60:00, 26/28)
10/20/1978at VancouverW51W (60:00, 22/23)
10/22/1978at ChicagoL56L (60:00, 32/38)
10/24/1978at St. LouisW72W (43:20, 20/21)- (16:40, 7/8)
10/25/1978at MinnesotaT22T (60:00, 36/38)
10/28/1978at TorontoW53W (60:00, 32/35)
11/02/1978vs NY IslandersW41W (60:00, 14/15)
11/04/1978vs PhiladelphiaL37L (20:00, 5/10)- (40:00, 15/17)
11/05/1978vs MontrealT11T (60:00, 22/23)
11/09/1978vs WashingtonW62W (60:00, 27/29)
11/11/1978at DetroitL17L (60:00, 29/36)
11/12/1978at BuffaloT44T (60:00, 16/20)
11/16/1978vs TorontoL46L (59:00, 23/28)
11/17/1978at AtlantaW62W (60:00, 19/21)
11/19/1978vs St. LouisW52W (60:00, 10/12)
11/23/1978vs BuffaloW52W (60:00, 19/21)
11/25/1978at WashingtonT55T (53:00, 23/26)- (7:00, 2/4)
11/26/1978vs AtlantaW42W (60:00, 23/25)
11/30/1978at BuffaloW43W (60:00, 24/27)
12/02/1978vs PhiladelphiaW53W (60:00, 13/16)
12/03/1978at NY RangersW32W (60:00, 18/20)
12/05/1978at TorontoW51W (60:00, 20/21)
12/07/1978vs DetroitW65W (60:00, 19/24)
12/09/1978at PhiladelphiaL29- (16:00, 3/6)L (44:00, 18/24)
12/10/1978vs MinnesotaT44T (60:00, 10/14)
12/12/1978vs VancouverW73W (60:00, 15/18)
12/14/1978vs WashingtonW52W (60:00, 26/28)
12/16/1978vs NY RangersW41W (60:00, 20/21)
12/17/1978at NY RangersW41W (60:00, 18/19)
12/21/1978vs ColoradoW42W (60:00, 18/20)
12/23/1978vs BuffaloW64W (60:00, 20/24)
12/27/1978at TorontoT11T (60:00, 26/27)
12/30/1978at MontrealL16L (60:00, 24/30)
12/31/1978at BuffaloW73W (60:00, 21/24)
01/03/1979at ChicagoW63W (60:00, 21/24)
01/05/1979at ColoradoW53W (60:00, 19/22)
01/06/1979at MinnesotaW52W (60:00, 26/28)
01/11/1979vs MinnesotaW64W (60:00, 16/20)
01/13/1979at PittsburghL35L (60:00, 31/36)(BU)
01/14/1979vs Los AngelesL36L (60:00, 14/20)
01/16/1979at St. LouisL25L (60:00, 23/28)
01/18/1979vs St. LouisW40W (60:00, 13/13)
01/20/1979vs BuffaloL12L (60:00, 13/15)
01/22/1979vs AtlantaW31W (60:00, 16/17)
01/25/1979vs NY IslandersL24L (59:00, 13/16)
01/27/1979at MontrealL13L (60:00, 24/27)
01/28/1979vs Los AngelesL35L (60:00, 22/27)
01/31/1979at ChicagoT22T (60:00, 17/19)
02/01/1979vs ChicagoW61W (60:00, 16/17)
02/03/1979at NY IslandersT44T (60:00, 18/22)
02/04/1979vs VancouverW61W (60:00, 29/30)
02/14/1979at NY RangersL15L (60:00, 27/32)
02/15/1979at PhiladelphiaL35L (60:00, 23/28)
02/17/1979at MinnesotaT33T (60:00, 28/31)
02/20/1979at ColoradoW53W (60:00, 26/29)
02/21/1979at Los AngelesL13L (60:00, 33/36)
02/24/1979at VancouverW43W (60:00, 23/26)
02/27/1979vs ColoradoL24L (60:00, 16/20)
03/01/1979vs PhiladelphiaT44T (60:00, 17/21)
03/03/1979vs MinnesotaW50W (60:00, 26/26)
03/04/1979at DetroitW64W (60:00, 24/28)
03/08/1979at AtlantaL57L (60:00, 29/36)
03/10/1979at MinnesotaW43W (60:00, 33/36)
03/11/1979vs NY IslandersT44T (60:00, 12/16)
03/13/1979at NY IslandersL27L (60:00, 18/25)
03/15/1979vs NY RangersL47L (60:00, 15/22)
03/17/1979vs ChicagoW42W (60:00, 21/23)
03/19/1979vs TorontoW43W (60:00, 18/21)
03/22/1979vs PittsburghL13L (60:00, 24/27)(BU)
03/24/1979vs DetroitW52W (60:00, 13/15)
03/28/1979at BuffaloL29L (60:00, 22/31)
03/29/1979vs MinnesotaW74W (60:00, 21/25)
03/31/1979at WashingtonW41W (60:00, 21/22)
04/01/1979vs MontrealT33T (60:00, 25/28)
04/04/1979at TorontoT33T (60:00, 22/25)
04/05/1979vs BuffaloL39L (40:00, 13/20)- (20:00, 5/7)
04/08/1979vs TorontoW63W (60:00, 31/34)
04/16/1979vs PittsburghW62W (60:00, 19/21)(BU)
04/18/1979vs PittsburghW43W (60:00, 24/27)(BU)
04/21/1979at PittsburghW21W (60:00, 23/24)(BU)
04/22/1979at PittsburghW41W (60:00, 24/25)(BU)
04/26/1979at MontrealL24L (59:00, 17/20)
04/28/1979at MontrealL25L (60:00, 15/20)
05/01/1979vs MontrealW21W (60:00, 17/18)
05/03/1979vs MontrealW43OTW (63:46, 21/24)
05/05/1979at MontrealL15L (60:00, 35/40)
05/08/1979vs MontrealW52W (60:00, 25/27)
05/10/1979at MontrealL45OTL (69:33, 47/52)
DATEOPPONENTDECGFGAOTGerry CheeversGilles GilbertJim Pettie

PREVIOUS SEASON: BOS 1977-1978        NEXT SEASON: BOS 1979-1980


These data reflect every 1978-1979 Boston Bruins goaltender appearance that I have in my database. For more details on each goaltender, click on their name at the top - or bottom - of the table.

DEFINITIONS AND TERMS: For each game, the opponent (and location) and result are displayed. If a goaltender appeared in a game, then their statistics appear in their table column. Goaltenders who started a game are underlined in the table. Statistics shown are their game record (win, loss, tie), minutes played, saves and shots faced.

HOT AND COLD PERFORMANCES: Based upon the season, opponent, playoff environment (as applicable), and number of shots faced, I determine a baseline expected number of saves for each goaltender appearance. I then measure the goaltender's actual performance using a normal approximation to a binomial distribution (yes, this violates several statistical tenets). If a goaltender performs a standard deviation above expectation, then I color their apperance green (darker green equals +2 SD, and even darker green equals +3 SD). Conversely, if a goaltender performs a standard deviation below expectation (or worse), then I color their appearance red (or darker red).

NOTES AND CAVEATS: Game logs have been compiled using the best information that I can find, including websites, books, media guides, programs, newspaper archives, and team correspondence. For a detailed list of known concerns, please click here.

Note that I enter all of these data by hand, which can lead to some inaccuracies and imperfections. I am always looking for assistance in making these more accurate, and welcome your help. If you would like to contribute or make a correction, please send me an e-mail.

For the 1983-84 season and prior, one of my key sources was the Hockey Summary Project, a tremendous resource and one of the best data collections on the Internet. In return, I have attempted to make these data better where possible.

These data are provided as is, and no warranty is offered as to their accuracy (although I do my best).

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