Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026

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

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The Vegas Golden Knights (27-16-14) are en route to Capital One Arena on Friday where they will compete against the Washington Capitals (29-23-7).

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 victory against the Kings in their previous game. Vegas accounted for 15 mins in the box in this game. The Golden Knights had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the win. In addition, they had 2 power play chances and were able to notch 1 goal. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 22 shots they attempted.

At even strength, the Golden Knights have given up 148 goals while getting 148 on the offensive side of the ice. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 134 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have earned 25 goals in those chances. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 190 goals (10th in the NHL) for the year and have given up 173. Vegas has tried 1,644 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.6%. For the current campaign, they have scored 68 points and their points percentage is sitting at .596. The Golden Knights thus far have had 1,418 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .878. Vegas skates onto the rink with 165 power play opportunities and they have notched 42 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 25.45%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Adin Hill. Over the course of his time in hockey, Hill has recorded 96 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .519. His save percentage currently is .907 for his 9,885 mins between the pipes. Hill has seen 5,233 shots taken against him and has recorded 4,746 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 487 goals versus Hill in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.63. He has earned a win-loss record of 100-67-16 and he has gotten the start in 185 games. Hill has been in goal for 198 games throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Washington faced off against the Predators in an outing where the Capitals got the victory by a mark of 4-2. They had 6 opportunities on the power play in this game and scored 2 out of those tries. The Capitals converted 4 goals of the 30 shots on goal they took.

The Capitals have accumulated 159 goals at even strength and 29 goals (23rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. Washington has put up 1,719 shots (4th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.94%, while allowing the other team 1,670 shots. During this campaign, the Washington Capitals are sitting with 188 goals, 65 points, in addition to a points percentage of .551. They have permitted 172 goals to be scored by of a combination of 132 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 177 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.38%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.95% on their oppositions 190 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.7%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Logan Thompson in net. Thompson is the owner of a career mark of 106-54-21 and has played in 185 games. Thompson's quality start rate comes out to 61.9% and he has qualified for 109 quality starts in his NHL career. He is sitting with 4,780 stops out of the 5,243 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .912. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has relinquished 463 goals altogether. He has started in 176 contests and his ice time sits at 7,834 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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