New York Islanders at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2027-01-22 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 57.7%
NYI: 42.3%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.60
NYI: 3.13
Total Goals
Median: 6.7
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 51%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
WSH
Logan Thompson - 5-4-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.22 GAA
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 6-4-0 | 0.911 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | WSH | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.866 | 0.888 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.39 | 2.55 |
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: 58% • WSH at home vs NYI: 5-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | WSH 4 - 1 NYI | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-11-30 | NYI 1 - 4 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-10-31 | WSH 1 - 3 NYI | NYI | WSH |
| 2025-10-11 | NYI 2 - 4 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-04-15 | NYI 1 - 3 WSH | WSH | NYI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-22 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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