Capitals vs. Oilers Prediction & Picks - Nov. 19

The Washington Capitals (9-8-2) and Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4) face off at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Capitals knocked off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in their last game, while the Oilers are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Wednesday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Oilers have gone 4-4-2 while putting up 28 total goals (seven power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 31.8%). They have conceded 38 goals.

Capitals vs. Oilers Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Oilers 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-119)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals (9-8-2 overall) have a 1-2-3 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Washington has six points (3-3-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
• Washington has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
• The Capitals have scored at least three goals 11 times, and are 7-3-1 in those games (to record 15 points).
• In the six games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to record 10 points.
• When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 4-5-1 (nine points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-1-0 to register 10 points.

Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers have a record of 9-8-4 this season and are 5-4-9 in overtime contests.
• Edmonton has earned 14 points (6-3-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Oilers registered only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Edmonton has four points (2-4-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Oilers have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 18 points from those matchups (7-2-4).
• This season, Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in eight games and picked up five points with a record of 1-4-3.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Edmonton has posted a record of 7-6-3 (17 points).
• The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Oilers finished 2-2-1 in those contests (five points).

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Capitals vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
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• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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