Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction (Jan 18, 2025)
Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Jan 18, 2025
Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Washington Capitals 67.7%
Pittsburgh Penguins 32.3%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Washington Capitals 3.50 — Pittsburgh Penguins 2.82 • Median total: 6.0
Expected Goals Comparison
Washington Capitals
3.47
xG/game (Season)
Pittsburgh Penguins
3.45
xG/game (Season)
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