A pair of squads at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Washington Capitals (15th in the Eastern Conference at 8-8-1) and the New Jersey Devils (first in the Eastern Conference at 12-4-1), square off on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's game.
During the past 10 games for the Devils, their offense has scored 29 goals while their defense has given up 31 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 24 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (20.8% success rate).
Capitals vs. Devils Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Devils 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-157)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 8-8-1 overall and 1-1-2 in overtime matchups.
- In the five games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-3-0 record (good for four points).
- In the four games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Washington has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals 11 times, and are 7-3-1 in those games (to record 15 points).
- In the six games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-1-0.
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 4-5-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-1-0 to register eight points.
Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (12-4-1 overall) have posted a record of 4-1-5 in games that have needed OT this season.
- In the five games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Devils scored just one goal in two games and they've earned two points (1-1-0) in those contests.
- New Jersey has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Devils have earned 22 points in their 13 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal in five games has a record of 4-0-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 7-2-1 (15 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned eight points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Devils AVG | Devils Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.88 | Goals Scored | 3.35 | 8th |
| 3rd | 2.59 | Goals Allowed | 2.94 | 12th |
| 5th | 29.9 | Shots | 29.3 | 10th |
| 6th | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 17th |
| 29th | 14.81% | Power Play % | 25% | 7th |
| 27th | 73.21% | Penalty Kill % | 84.62% | 6th |
Capitals vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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