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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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New Jersey Devils host Washington Capitals on 13 November in an NHL matchup between the Eastern Conference's third and tenth-placed teams. The Devils sit on 26 points from 13 games; the Capitals have 18 points from 15. This is a rematch of their 17 October encounter, which Washington won 4-2 on home ice.
Team form
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey's recent record is mixed. They beat Colorado 4-3 and dismantled New York Rangers 7-1 at home, but also lost to Ottawa 1-4 and fell to Washington 2-4 away. Over their last five games, they've scored 3.6 per game and conceded 2.6. The offence has shown flashes—the Rangers result proves they can score heavily—but inconsistency is the issue. Losing to a struggling Ottawa side and then to Washington suggests they don't always bring the same intensity.
Washington Capitals
Washington's form is equally unreliable. They've won three of five but conceded 3.2 per game, a concerning defensive rate. Their win over New Jersey three weeks ago came at home; on the road, they lost to Carolina 2-4. They beat Montreal 5-4 and Rangers 3-1 but couldn't hold leads against Seattle, losing 3-5. The Capitals score at a decent clip (3.4 per game) but leak goals regularly, which matters against an opponent ranked higher in the standings.
Head-to-head
Only one recent meeting exists: Washington's 4-2 victory on 17 October. New Jersey will be keen to avenge that loss, though the Capitals showed they can score against them. The sample is too small to draw firm conclusions, but it suggests both teams can find the net.
Key factors
New Jersey's home record and higher league position favour them, but Washington's recent win over this opponent introduces doubt. The Devils' defence has been tighter than Washington's (2.6 goals conceded per game versus 3.2), yet the Capitals' offence remains potent. Consistency is the real battleground here: neither side has strung together convincing form, and both have shown they can lose to inferior opposition. Washington's willingness to score in bunches (5-4 win over Montreal) means this won't be a low-scoring affair if they get rolling.
Prediction
New Jersey enters as the favourite, backed by their superior league position and home advantage. Their recent offensive output (3.6 per game) edges Washington's (3.4), and they've been stingier defensively. However, the Capitals' 4-2 win three weeks ago prevents this from being a clear-cut call. Washington's inconsistency—losing to Seattle and Carolina but beating Montreal and New York—means they're capable of either a strong showing or a flat display. The model rates this as a fairly tight contest despite the Devils' favouritism.
Back New Jersey to win. They are the favourite, but don't expect a runaway. Washington will test them, especially if the Capitals' offence clicks as it did against Montreal. The Devils' home ice and better recent scoring record give them the edge, yet the Capitals' proven ability to score against this opponent keeps the margin narrow. A one-goal Devils win would not surprise.
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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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