New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/2/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals

Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

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

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The New York Islanders (30-19-5) are en route to Capital One Arena on Monday where they will meet the Washington Capitals (26-22-7).

The New York Islanders were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win against the Rangers in their previous outing. The Islanders didn't have a great showing offensively in the victory. For the outing, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 21 shots they tried. They also had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to score. New York accumulated 8 minutes in the box in this game.

New York Islanders opponents have recorded 150 power play tries (20th in the league) and have a total of 27 goals in those chances. The Islanders have seen 1,494 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .904. New York has taken 1,495 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. While at even strength, the Islanders let the opposition score 117 goals while getting 126 of their own. New York comes into the game with 165 power play chances and they have scored 27 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 16.36%. For the season, they have earned 65 points and their points percentage comes in at .602. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have accounted for 153 goals (22nd in hockey) so far this season and have given up 144.

The man protecting the net in this game is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has participated in 285 matchups during his hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 143-101-38 and he was named the starter in 280 games. The opposition has been able to score 710 goals against Sorokin in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.54. Sorokin has seen 8,472 shots taken against him and has accrued 7,762 saves. His save percentage currently is .916 during his 13,489 mins between the pipes. Over the course of his career, Sorokin has tallied 182 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .650.

In their last outing, Washington faced off against the Red Wings in a matchup where the Capitals got the tie by a tally of 3-3. The Capitals notched 3 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing but didn't score a goal.

Washington has attempted 1,595 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.91%, while allowing their opponents 1,567 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.21% on their opponents 179 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.7%. They have recorded 162 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.67%. The Capitals have earned 147 goals at even strength and 27 goals (25th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 162 goals to be scored by way of 123 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Washington Capitals have earned a total of 174 goals, 59 points, in addition to a points percentage of .536.

On the other side of the ice you will find Logan Thompson defending the goal. He has accrued 4,753 stops out of the 5,214 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .912. Thompson has a career mark of 105-54-21 and has played in 184 games. He has started in 175 games and has racked up 7,832 mins. Thompson's quality start percentage is 61.7% and he has 108 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has given up 461 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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