New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2026-10-17 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils @ 1:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 42.7%
NJD: 57.3%
Expected Goals
WSH: 1.63
NJD: 3.12
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
NJD
Jake Allen - 17-17-2 | 0.903 SV% | 2.74 GAA
| Stat | WSH | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.912 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.912 | 0.893 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.907 | 0.919 |
| GAA | 2.39 | 2.52 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • WSH at home vs NJD: 2-4
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-17 at 1:00 PM EDT.
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