Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction, 10/11/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+125) Islanders (-150)

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (0-1-0) will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (0-1-0) on Saturday. The line on this matchup has Washington at +125 while New York is coming in at -150. The total has been set at 6.

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-1 defeat against the Bruins in the last game they played. Washington accumulated 4 penalty minutes for this contest. Additionally, they had 5 chances on the power play but didn't net one. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in the defeat. In the outing, they scored on 1 of the 36 shots they tried.

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In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 1 goal (30th in the NHL) this year and have allowed 3. For the season, they have tallied no points and their points percentage sits at .000. Washington comes into the game with 5 power play chances and they have tallied no goals during those chances. When at even strength, the Capitals have given up 2 goals while having 1 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has tried 36 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 2.8%. The Capitals thus far have had 22 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .864. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 2 power play opportunities (30th in the league) and have a total of 1 goal in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Logan Thompson. Over the course of his career, Thompson has tallied 82 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .594. His save percentage currently is .912 for his 11 mins between the pipes. Thompson has had 4,194 shots taken against him and has garnered 3,823 total saves. The opposition has racked up 371 goals versus Thompson in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2023.64. He has amassed an overall mark of 87-39-17 and he has gotten the start in 138 games. Thompson has played in 147 contests over the course of his NHL career.

Their last time out, New York faced the Penguins in a game where the Islanders went home in defeat by a final of 4-3. The Islanders recorded 3 goals of the 37 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

On the season, the New York Islanders are sitting with 3 goals, 0 points, as well as a points percentage of .000. They have granted a total of 4 goals to be scored by of a combination of 2 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they were shorthanded. The Islanders have 3 goals at even strength and no goals (25th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have earned 3 opportunities on the power play. New York has attempted 37 shots (13th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 8.11%, while allowing their opponents 28 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 60.00% on their opponents 5 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 85.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ilya Sorokin protecting the goal. He has recorded 6,951 saves out of 7,589 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .916. Sorokin has compiled a lifetime record of 125-90-36 and has played in 254 games. He got the starting nod in 249 games and has played for a total of 14,757 minutes. Sorokin's quality start rate comes out to 66.3% and he has earned 165 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.59 goals per game and he has given up 638 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (+125)

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