🏒 NHLForecasts.com
Data-Driven NHL Predictions & Analytics
2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions

2024-11-17 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 2 - 5 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
VGK: 47.4%
WSH: 52.6%
Expected Goals
VGK: 2.97
WSH: 3.49
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • VGK at home vs WSH: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-28VGK 4 - 5 WSHWSHVGK
2026-02-27WSH 3 - 2 VGKWSHVGK
2024-11-17VGK 2 - 5 WSHWSHWSH
2024-10-15WSH 4 - 2 VGKWSHVGK
2023-12-02VGK 4 - 1 WSHVGKVGK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1VGK1010.74
1WSH1800.42
2VGK2001.02
2WSH1500.72
3VGK3132.48
3WSH1221.70
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 52.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 2 - 5 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.0 - 3.5