Capitals vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Oct. 31

The Washington Capitals (6-4) host the New York Islanders (4-5-1), who have dropped three in a row, on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to secure the win in Friday's hockey action.

Capitals vs. Islanders Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Islanders 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-227)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals (6-4 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• Washington is 2-2-0 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• The Capitals have scored more than two goals in six games (5-1-0, 10 points).
• In the four games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 3-1-0 to register six points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 3-3-0 (six points).
• The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Capitals went 3-1-0 in those matchups (six points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders have earned a record of -1-1 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 4-5-1.
• In the three games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
• New York failed to win all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Islanders have scored more than two goals six times, earning nine points from those matchups (4-1-1).
• New York has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, New York is winless (0-4-0) this season.
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-1-0 to register eight points.

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Capitals vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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