Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions
2026-04-02 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 7 - 3 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NJD: 68.7%
WSH: 31.3%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.64
WSH: 2.79
Total Goals
Median: 7.2
Over 5.5: 75%
Over 6.5: 60%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NJD
Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 SV% | 3.07 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
| Stat | NJD | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.884 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.873 | 0.912 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.907 |
| GAA | 3.32 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • NJD at home vs WSH: 1-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | NJD 7 - 3 WSH | NJD | NJD |
| 2026-03-20 | WSH 2 - 1 NJD | WSH | NJD |
| 2025-12-27 | NJD 3 - 4 WSH | WSH | NJD |
| 2025-11-15 | WSH 2 - 3 NJD | NJD | WSH |
| 2024-11-30 | NJD 5 - 6 WSH | WSH | NJD |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 68.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 10.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 7 - 3 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.6 - 2.8
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