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Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction (Dec 20, 2023)

Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders — Dec 20, 2023

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Washington Capitals 65.3% New York Islanders 34.7%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 3.54 — New York Islanders 2.80 • Median total: 6.1

Expected Goals Comparison

Washington Capitals
3.47
xG/game (Season)
New York Islanders
3.27
xG/game (Season)