Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 1/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Rogers Place is where the Edmonton Oilers (25-19-8) will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (24-21-6) on Saturday.

The Washington Capitals were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 loss to the Canucks in their previous game. Washington recorded 10 minutes in the box in this contest. The Capitals offense showed they have some room for improvement in the defeat. They also had 3 power play tries and were able to net 2 goals. In the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 32 shots they put on goal.

Washington Capitals opponents have earned 164 power play tries (5th in hockey) and have earned 36 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 1,448 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .898. Washington has attempted 1,487 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.9%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 111 goals while notching 137 of their own. Washington has 147 power play opportunities and they have scored 25 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 17.01%. For the season, they have 54 points and their points percentage is sitting at .529. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have tallied 162 goals (14th in hockey) over the course of the season and have conceded 147.

The man in goal for this game is Charlie Lindgren. For his professional hockey career, Lindgren has 81 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .523. His save percentage is at .904 during his 7,936 mins played. Lindgren has had 4,613 shots against him and has garnered 4,168 saves. Opponents have been able to score 445 goals against Lindgren in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.87. He has compiled an overall record of 80-59-17 and he has gotten the start in 155 games. Lindgren has participated in 165 matchups over the course of his hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Edmonton went up against the Penguins in an outing where the Oilers went home in defeat by a score of 6-2. The Oilers netted 2 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net.

During this campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have accounted for 173 goals, 58 points, and a points percentage of .558. They have granted a total of 163 goals to be scored by of a combination of 136 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Oilers have earned 127 goals at even strength and 46 goals (1st in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 143 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 32.17%. Edmonton has put up 1,520 shots (3rd in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.38%, while allowing the other team 1,398 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 80.85% on their opponents 141 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.3%.

Across the rink you will find Connor Ingram between the pipes. His opponents are averaging 2.98 goals per contest and he has allowed 322 goals in total. Ingram's quality start percentage is 54.6% and he has qualified for 59 quality starts in his career. He was named a starter in 108 contests and has been on the ice for 5,429 mins. Ingram has accrued a career record of 44-47-16 and has participated in 111 games. He has accrued 2,990 saves out of the 3,312 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .903.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington

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