Washington vs New Jersey Prediction 15 November 2026
๐ Just two days after Washington and New Jersey last met, the teams are preparing to play again. The Devils came out on top in Newark despite trailing during the game. Now the teams meet in the US capital, where the Capitals will look for a quick rematch win. Washington had won two games in a row before that defeat, while New Jersey have won six of their last seven. Can the hosts end the visitorsโ strong run?
Seven goals in Newark
๐ Last season, the teams played four games and won two each. Their final meeting of that season ended in a heavy defeat for Washington (3:7), with the Devils scoring three goals in the first period. The teams met for the first time this season on 13 November. New Jersey came out on top again, although this time the game remained close for a long time. With the score tied at 2:2, Vladislav Kolyachonok scored the decisive goal in the third period, after which the hosts went on to win 5:2.
Head-to-head statistics Washington - New Jersey
The lead slipped away
Washington conceded a shorthanded goal early in their previous game, but Ryan Leonard equalised on the power play before the first intermission. Pierre-Luc Dubois put the Capitals ahead early in the second period, scoring for the third game in a row. They could not hold on to the lead, however. After Lenny Hรคmeenahoโs equaliser, the teams remained level for a long stretch until Kolyachonok scored in the third period. Washington tried to get back into the game, but Connor Hellebuyck stopped dangerous shots from Cole Hutson and Tom Wilson. The hosts conceded twice more late on, including an empty-net goal. Logan Thompson finished the game with 26 saves on 30 shots.
Match Results: Washington Capitals
Three goals from new signings
The unexpected heroes of New Jersey Devilsโ win were players called up from the farm team shortly before the game. Lenni Hรคmeenaho tied the score in the second period, Vladislav Kolyachonok scored the game-winning goal in his Devils debut, and Stefan Noesen found the net late on. Evan Rodrigues and Jack Hughes also scored a goal each. Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 28 shots and recorded his sixth straight win since joining New Jersey. The Devils have won six of their last seven games, and their home winning streak has reached seven games.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
First-Period Prediction
In 13 of their last 15 head-to-head games, the teams scored over 1.5 goals in the first period. At the same time, the first-period total stayed under 2.5 goals in seven of their eight head-to-head meetings: both trends allow for exactly two goals. We pick Over 1.5 First-Period Goals at odds of 1.6.
Total Goals Prediction
Over 5.5 goals has landed in 12 of Washington's last 13 games. At home, the Capitals average 3.73 goals scored and 3.55 goals allowed; New Jersey average 3.33 goals scored and 3.33 goals allowed on the road. At the same time, nine of Washington's last ten games have finished under 7.5 goals - which does not rule out the selected line being covered. We pick Over 5.5 Total Goals at odds of 1.5.
Reliable Bet
Washington have scored more than 2.5 goals at home in 12 of their last 14 NHL games. They average 3.73 goals per home game this season, while New Jersey allow an average of 3.33 goals on the road. We pick Washington Team Total Over 2.5 Goals for the game at odds of 1.48.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
โญ๏ธ Editor's Pick
The first meeting showed that even when the teams are evenly matched, they can still score plenty of goals. Washington produced two productive attacks, but could not withstand the Devilsโ pressure in the third period. The Capitals now have to come from behind on home ice, while New Jersey will surely try to repeat their recent success. Previous head-to-head games also point to a high-scoring game: the teams scored ten goals in their final meeting last season and seven on 13 November. Given that, there is reason to expect another open game. My pick is Over 5.5 Goals.
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