Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Prediction, 11/30/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders

Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+132) Islanders (-160)

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (13-9-2) will attempt to defeat the Washington Capitals (13-9-2) on Sunday. The moneyline on this game has Washington at +132 and New York is coming in at -160. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win against the Jets in their previous game. Washington amassed 6 minutes in the box for this matchup. Moreover, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't net one. The Capitals had a good offensive outing and it showed in this victory. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 34 shots they put on goal.

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Washington Capitals opponents have recorded 75 power play opportunities (12th in hockey) and have notched 21 goals in those chances. The Capitals have had 618 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Washington has tried 719 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.1%. When at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 43 goals while notching 69 themselves. Washington has compiled 73 power play opportunities and they have scored 11 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 15.07%. For the year, they have racked up 28 points and their points percentage comes in at .583. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have tallied 80 goals (4th in hockey) on the year and have given up 64.

The man in goal for this game is Logan Thompson. Thompson has been in net for 162 contests throughout his hockey career. He has a win-loss record of 96-44-18 and he started in 153 games. Opponents have notched 402 goals versus Thompson in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.63. Thompson has seen 4,550 shots against him and has accrued 4,148 saves. His save percentage sits at .912 in his 7,776 mins in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Thompson has accrued 94 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .614.

When they took the ice last, New York went up against the Bruins in a game where the Islanders ended up losing by a mark of 3-1. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Islanders converted 1 goal of the 45 shots on goal they tried.

So far this season, the New York Islanders have earned a total of 71 goals, 28 points, in addition to a points percentage of .583. They have granted a total of 67 goals to be scored by of a combination of 55 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Islanders have earned 61 goals at even strength and 10 goals (28th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 79 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 12.66%. New York has put up 705 shots (8th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 10.07%, while allowing the opposition 661 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.33% on their oppositions 72 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.9%.

Across the ice you are going to see Ilya Sorokin defending the net. His opponents are averaging 2.56 goals/game and he has yielded 677 goals overall. Sorokin's quality start percentage comes out to 65.2% and he has 172 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has made the start in 264 games and his ice time sits at 13,449 mins. Sorokin has accrued a career record of 132-96-38 and has participated in 269 contests. He is sitting with 7,320 stops out of 7,997 shots tried, giving him a save % of .915.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (+132)

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