- Game: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ
- TV: MSG+
The Washington Capitals (1-2-1) will face off against the New Jersey Devils (2-1-1) at Prudential Center on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils Odds
Moneyline
Washington Capitals +205
New Jersey Devils -245
Puck Line
Washington Capitals 1.5 (-120)
New Jersey Devils -1.5 (EVEN)
Total
Over 6.5 (-135)
Under 6.5 (+115)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)
The Washington Capitals suffered a 3-2 defeat against the Canadiens in their last game. They struggled offensively, only converting 2 out of 33 shots on goal. Additionally, they failed to score on 5 power play opportunities. The Capitals spent 12 minutes in the penalty box during the game.
Opponents have had 19 power play opportunities against the Capitals this season, resulting in 5 goals. The Capitals have faced 132 shots and have a save percentage of .886. They have attempted 99 shots with a shooting percentage of 5.1%. At even strength, the Capitals have given up 10 goals and scored 5 goals. They have had 13 power play chances and have not scored on any of them, resulting in a power play percentage of 0.00%. So far, they have earned 3 points, with a points percentage of .375. The Capitals have scored 5 goals and allowed 15 goals.
Darcy Kuemper will be in goal for the Capitals. In his professional career, he has played in 359 games with an overall record of 166-122-44. Opponents have scored 863 goals against him, leading to a goals against average of 2.55. Kuemper has faced 10,255 shots and made 9,392 saves, giving him a save percentage of .916. He has recorded 188 quality starts with a quality starts percentage of .551.
In their last game, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Islanders 5-4. They scored 5 goals on 39 shots on goal and converted 4 out of 5 power play opportunities.
The Devils have attempted 136 shots with a shot percentage of 11.03%. They have allowed their opponents 130 shots. Their penalty kill percentage is 70.59% on 17 power play opportunities. Their save percentage is 89.2%. The Devils have had 21 power play chances and have converted 9 of them, resulting in a power play percentage of 42.86%. They have scored 6 goals at even strength and 9 goals on the power play. They have allowed 14 goals, with 9 goals at even strength and 5 goals while shorthanded. So far, the Devils have scored 15 goals, earned 5 points, and have a points percentage of .625.
Akira Schmid will be in goal for the Devils. He has relinquished an average of 2.75 goals per game, allowing 58 goals in total. Schmid has a quality start percentage of 50.0%, with 10 quality starting assignments in his career. He has played in 26 games with a record of 10-9-3. Schmid has made 529 saves out of 587 shots against him, giving him a save percentage of .901.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL game? Bet on Washington!
The Pick: Take Washington Capitals
