New Jersey vs Washington Prediction 13 November 2026

New Jersey went into their trip to Winnipeg on a five-game winning streak, averaging 4.6 goals per game over that stretch. But even that successful run could not hide their problems on special teams. The Devils kill off only 65.9% of their opponents’ power plays, a figure better than that of just three NHL clubs. Their own power play has also been inconsistent, converting at 18%. Even so, Sheldon Keefe’s team remain second in the Metropolitan Division. Casey and Mantha will miss the game through injury, while Johnathan Kovacevic’s participation remains in doubt.

In Winnipeg, New Jersey quickly found themselves in trouble, conceding twice. But early in the second period, Jesper Bratt and Cody Glass scored less than a minute apart. Gritsyuk’s pass to Bratt was particularly impressive: the Russian fed him from behind the net, sending the puck between a defenceman’s legs. They could not build on that comeback, however. In the third period, the Devils took a too-many-men penalty, and Dawson Mercer scored on the power play. Late on, the hosts scored into an empty net (4:2). New Jersey also failed to convert any of their four power-play opportunities.

Washington have won five of their last seven games and moved to within one point of the playoff places. The Capitals scored at least four goals in five games during that stretch. Spencer Carbery’s team average 3.5 goals per game and have a 12.9% shooting percentage. Against Ottawa, though, their offence looked much less impressive. Defencemen Rasmus Sandin and Vincent Desharnais are notable absentees. Cole Hutson, meanwhile, is making an increasingly noticeable contribution: the young defenceman has six points in his last five games.

In Ottawa, Washington opened the scoring just 35 seconds into the game through Matt Roy. After that, things did not go to plan. The hosts outshot the Capitals 17-2 in the second period and took the lead. Logan Thompson bailed his team out more than once, preventing Ottawa from extending their advantage. In the third period, Hutson set up Pierre-Luc Dubois for the equaliser. Then, in the second minute of overtime, the defenceman scored the winner himself (3-2). Remarkably, Washington managed just 17 shots on goal in the entire game. It was a hard-fought win, but they still came away with two points.