Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2025-11-17 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 2 - 1 Los Angeles Kings
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 62.3%
LAK: 37.7%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.16
LAK: 2.90
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 44%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • WSH at home vs LAK: 3-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | LAK 1 - 3 WSH | WSH | LAK |
| 2025-11-17 | WSH 2 - 1 LAK | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-03-13 | LAK 3 - 0 WSH | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-12-22 | WSH 3 - 1 LAK | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-01-07 | WSH 4 - 3 LAK | WSH | LAK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WSH | 19 | 1 | 1.64 |
| 1 | LAK | 11 | 0 | 0.89 |
| 2 | WSH | 7 | 1 | 0.72 |
| 2 | LAK | 17 | 1 | 1.45 |
| 3 | WSH | 11 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 3 | LAK | 16 | 0 | 1.04 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 62.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 2 - 1 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.2 - 2.9
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