Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 3/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Fanduel Sports Network Midwest

The St. Louis Blues (28-30-11) will try to defeat the Washington Capitals (35-27-8) at Enterprise Center on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win against the Devils in the last game they played. The Capitals had a below average offensive performance in this victory. In the outing, they converted 2 of the 28 shots they tried. They also had 1 attempt on the power play but didn't convert it into a score. Washington recorded 4 penalty minutes in this contest.

Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 219 power play opportunities (4th in pro hockey) and have scored 44 goals in those attempts. The Capitals thus far have had 1,976 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .899. Washington has attempted 2,010 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%. While at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 155 goals while getting 183 themselves. Washington skates onto the rink with 206 power play chances and they have added 34 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 16.50%. For the current campaign, they have 78 points and their points percentage comes in at .557. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 217 goals (17th in the NHL) on the season and have allowed 199.

The player in the crease for this game is Logan Thompson. Thompson has taken the ice for 194 matchups during his NHL career. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 111-57-22 and he has started in 185 games. Opponents have scored 481 goals versus Thompson in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.60. Thompson has had 5,492 shots taken against him and has recorded 5,011 total saves. He has a save percentage of .912 during his 7,856 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Thompson has accrued 115 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .622.

In their last outing, St. Louis faced the Canucks in a matchup where the Blues ended up with the victory by a tally of 3-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and recorded 1 out of those chances. The Blues scored 3 goals of the 21 shots on goal they attempted.

On the season, the St. Louis Blues have tallied 180 goals, 67 points, as well as a points percentage of .486. They have granted a total of 221 goals to be scored by way of 174 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blues have racked up 150 goals at even strength and 30 goals (32nd in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 178 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 16.85%. St. Louis has put up 1,728 shots (31st in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.42%, while allowing the opposition 1,921 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 75.52% on their oppositions 192 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.5%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Joel Hofer protecting the goal. Hofer has accrued a career record of 52-33-10 and has participated in 106 games. Hofer's percentage of quality starts sits at 57.7% and he has qualified for 56 quality starts in his hockey career. He has a tally of 2,560 saves out of the 2,821 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .907. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals/game and he has surrendered 261 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 97 contests and has played 3,744 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington

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