Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Prediction (Mar 18, 2026)

Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators — Mar 18, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Washington Capitals 56.1% • Ottawa Senators 43.9%

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 2.90 — Ottawa Senators 3.95 • Median total: 6.5