Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Prediction (Jan 02, 2027)

Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators — Jan 02, 2027

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 37.6% • Ottawa Senators 62.4%

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 1.38 — Ottawa Senators 3.89 • Median total: 6.1