New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 10/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: MSG+, Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+120) Capitals (-134)

The Washington Capitals (4-3-0) host the New Jersey Devils (4-3-0) at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has New Jersey at +120 and Washington is coming in at -134. The over/under is 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 7-1 win over the Rangers in their previous outing. The Devils had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this win. In the matchup, they scored on 7 out of the 31 shots they launched. Furthermore, they had 4 power play opportunities but weren't able to net one. New Jersey had 13 mins in the box for this contest.

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New Jersey Devils opponents have recorded 21 power play opportunities (26th in professional hockey) and have scored 6 goals in those chances. The Devils have had 175 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .869. New Jersey has taken 249 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.2%. While at even strength, the Devils have surrendered 17 goals while earning 18 on offense. New Jersey has 25 power play chances and they have tallied 5 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.00%. For the year, they have recorded 8 points and their points percentage sits at .571. In regard to their scoring, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 23 goals (16th in the NHL) this year and have conceded 23.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jake Allen. During his career on the ice, Allen has accrued 252 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .529. He has a save percentage of .907 during his 10 mins guarding the cage. Allen has had 13,997 shots taken against him and he has 12,697 saves. The opposition has been able to score 1,303 goals against Allen in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.74. He has compiled an overall record of 228-202-45 and he was named the starter in 476 games. Allen has played in 501 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Washington opposed the Canadiens in a game where the Capitals earned a win by a mark of 5-4. They had 4 power play opportunities in this one and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Capitals netted 5 goals of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Capitals have accumulated 21 goals at even strength and 3 goals (23rd in pro hockey) while on the power play. Washington has attempted 184 shots (20th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 13.04%, while allowing the opposition 206 shots. On the campaign, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 24 goals, 8 points, in addition to a points percentage of .571. They have granted a total of 22 goals to be scored by way of 18 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 19 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 15.79%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 83.33% on their opponents 24 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Logan Thompson defending the goal. He has gathered 5,383 saves out of 5,906 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .911. Thompson holds a lifetime mark of 121-61-23 and has played in 209 games. He got the starting nod in 200 contests and has played 11,915 mins. Thompson's rate of quality starts is 62.5% and he has 125 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. His opposition is averaging 2.62 goals per game and he has surrendered 523 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New Jersey (+120)

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