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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 13-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: New Jersey Devils 3-2 Washington Capitals
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The New Jersey Devils host Washington Capitals in an NHL matchup that pits the third-place side against a team fighting for positioning in the standings. New Jersey sits on 26 points from 13 games, while Washington trails at 18 points from 15 outings. Both teams come into this fixture with mixed recent form, setting up an intriguing contest where the home team's superior league position may prove decisive.
Team form
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey has been streaky over their last five games. They dismantled the Rangers 7-1 at home but also suffered a 4-1 defeat to Ottawa on the same ice. Most recently, they edged Colorado 4-3 in a tight affair. Over this five-game stretch, they've scored 3.6 goals per game while conceding 2.6—respectable numbers that reflect an attack capable of generating chances but a defence that remains vulnerable. Crucially, they lost 2-4 to Washington just three weeks ago on the road, a result that may weigh on their thinking here.
Washington Capitals
Washington's form is equally inconsistent but perhaps more concerning defensively. They've allowed 3.2 goals per game over five outings, including a 5-3 loss to Seattle and a 4-2 defeat to Carolina. On the positive side, they've scored 3.4 per game and have won three of their last five, including that 4-2 victory over New Jersey on October 17. Their ability to find the back of the net is there, but the leaky defence suggests they'll struggle against a Devils side that's been prolific at home.
Head-to-head
The teams met just three weeks ago in Washington, where the Capitals prevailed 4-2. That result will give the visitors confidence, but the context matters: New Jersey was on the road, and home-ice advantage in hockey is a tangible factor. This return fixture offers the Devils a chance to settle that score on their own ice.
Key factors
New Jersey's league position and home record form the foundation of their advantage here. Washington's defensive vulnerabilities—conceding over 3 goals per game recently—align poorly with facing a Devils attack that's been clicking at 3.6 per game at home. The Capitals' win three weeks ago shows they're capable of competing, but that came away from home. Washington will need to tighten up defensively and capitalize on their own scoring chances, which they've generated at a reasonable rate. For New Jersey, controlling the tempo and limiting Washington's transition opportunities will be critical; the Capitals have shown they can strike quickly when given space.
Prediction
The Devils enter as the favourite, supported by their higher league standing, superior home form, and the fact that Washington has been leaking goals consistently. New Jersey's 3.6 goals per game at home should pose real problems for a Capitals defence that's been porous. While Washington's recent win over these opponents provides a floor—they're not to be dismissed—the balance of evidence tilts toward the home side. The Devils' depth of scoring and the Capitals' defensive fragility create an asymmetry that favours New Jersey.
Back New Jersey as the favourite. The Devils should control this game at home, and Washington's defensive record over their last five games suggests they'll struggle to contain a Devils attack that's been among the league's more productive at home. Expect a tight contest—Washington will score—but New Jersey's edge in positioning, form at home, and opponent vulnerabilities makes them the more likely winner here.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers | 19 | 11 | 3 | 29 |
| 2 |  Minnesota Wild | 19 | 12 | 3 | 28 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 10 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 |  Dallas Stars | 17 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 10 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Nashville Predators | 17 | 6 | 4 | 21 |
| 7 |  Anaheim Ducks | 18 | 9 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 |  Utah Mammoth | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 |
| 9 |  Seattle Kraken | 16 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 10 |  Calgary Flames | 18 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| 11 |  Winnipeg Jets | 18 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
| 12 |  San Jose Sharks | 20 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| 13 |  St. Louis Blues | 17 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 15 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 1 | 16 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 13 | 3 | 30 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 18 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 3 |  New Jersey Devils | 18 | 8 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 |  Montreal Canadiens | 17 | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 9 | 4 | 24 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 18 | 9 | 6 | 23 |
| 7 |  New York Rangers | 19 | 10 | 8 | 21 |
| 8 |  Florida Panthers | 18 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 10 |  Washington Capitals | 15 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 17 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 12 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 7 | 9 | 18 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 5 | 8 | 17 |
| 14 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 16 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 3 | 10 | 14 |
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