Washington Capitals predictions and picks
Mako Bets writes a full preview of every Washington Capitals game: the matchup, the players who decide it, injuries and the line.
Washington Capitals this season
8-5-0 overall · 6-3-0 at home · 2-2-0 on the road · 5-8 against the spread · overs 8-5
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | ATS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 1-5 | +1.5 | did not cover | 6.5 (under) |
| 2026-10-29 | @ Nashville Predators | W 4-3 | -1.5 | did not cover | 6.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-28 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-2 | -1.5 | covered | 5.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-24 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4-3 (OT) | -1.5 | did not cover | 6.5 (over) |
| 2026-10-20 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 2-5 | -1.5 | did not cover | 5.5 (over) |
Key stats
| Stat | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 3.38 (12th of 32) |
| Goals allowed per game | 3.23 (17th of 32) |
| Goal differential per game | 0.15 (13th of 32) |
| Shots on goal per game | 27.8 (15th of 32) |
| Shots allowed per game | 28.1 (21st of 32) |
| Shot share (shots for / all shots) | 49.7% (15th of 32) |
| Shooting % (goals per shot) | 12.2% (10th of 32) |
| Team save % (all goals allowed per shot against) | 88.5% (15th of 32) |
| Power play % | 17.6% (22nd of 32) |
| Penalty kill % | 77.3% (16th of 32) |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% (19th of 32) |
Key players
- Alex Tuch (RW)
- Dylan Strome (C)
- Jordan Kyrou (RW)
- Jakob Chychrun (D)
- Cole Hutson (D)
- Ryan Leonard (RW)
Injuries
- Vincent Desharnais: Injured Reserve, Abdomen
- Rasmus Sandin: Injured Reserve, Knee
- Patrick Thomas: Injured Reserve, Upper Body
Earlier previews
- Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild prediction · Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Minnesota Wild -120 (puck line -1.5), total 6
Capitals' fast starts test Wallstedt and Minnesota's stingy Wild defense - Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators prediction · Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Nashville Predators -108 (puck line -1.5), total 6.5
Lindgren's second-night start tests the Capitals against Nashville's elite special teams - Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction · Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Washington Capitals -238 (puck line -1.5), total 6
Shorthanded, scoring-starved Flyers face rested Capitals on a back-to-back