Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction (Dec 28, 2026)

Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers — Dec 28, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Washington Capitals 42.6% • Edmonton Oilers 57.4%

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 1.94 — Edmonton Oilers 3.26 • Median total: 6.2