- Matchup: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: MSG+
- Betting Odds: Capitals (-182) Devils (+150)
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The New Jersey Devils (20-16-1) are set to clash with the Washington Capitals (19-13-5) at Prudential Center this Saturday. The Capitals are favored at -182, while the Devils are listed at +150. The total for this matchup stands at 6.5 goals.
The Washington Capitals aim to recover from a recent 7-3 defeat against the Rangers. In that matchup, Washington spent 8 minutes in the penalty box. Their offensive performance was lackluster, managing only 1 goal out of 3 power-play opportunities from a total of 32 shots on goal.
During even-strength play, the Capitals have conceded 72 goals while netting 101. Their opponents have capitalized on 116 power-play opportunities (ranking 11th in the NHL), resulting in 27 goals. Currently, the Capitals have scored 117 goals (10th overall) and allowed 99 against. They have taken a total of 1,083 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 10.8%. This season, they have accumulated 43 points, resulting in a .581 points percentage. Defensively, they face an average of 1,014 shots, holding a save percentage of .902. Washington has had 105 power-play chances, converting 16 of them, yielding a success rate of 15.24%.
Logan Thompson will be guarding the net for the Capitals. Over his professional career, Thompson has conceded 426 goals, with a 2.61 goals-against average. He has participated in 172 games, maintaining a save percentage of .912 over 7,802 minutes of play. His record stands at 101-47-20, with 163 games as the starter. Thompson has achieved 102 quality starts throughout his career, boasting a quality start rate of .626 and has faced 4,861 shots, making 4,435 saves.
In their prior outing, the New Jersey Devils faced off against the Islanders, falling 2-1. In this contest, they had one power play opportunity but failed to score, with only 1 goal out of 32 shots on goal.
This season, the New Jersey Devils have recorded 100 goals, earning 41 points for a points percentage of .554. They have allowed 110 goals, with 86 coming at even strength and 24 while short-handed. The Devils have scored 81 goals at even strength and have registered 19 power-play goals (ranking 23rd in the league). They have capitalized on 92 power-play opportunities, achieving a conversion rate of 20.65%. With 1,082 shots taken (11th in the league) and a shooting percentage of 9.24%, the Devils have also allowed 1,055 shots, holding a penalty kill percentage of 75.76% against 99 power-play attempts, resulting in a save percentage of 89.6%.
Jacob Markstrom is anticipated to start in goal for the Devils. He has yielded an average of 2.70 goals per game, accumulating a total of 1,444 goals against him. Markstrom’s career quality start rate is 52.5%, featuring 281 quality starts across 535 games played, with an ice time of 28,346 minutes. His career record stands at 250-220-64 and he has stopped 14,157 out of 15,601 shots, achieving a save percentage of .907.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Washington (-182).
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