Washington Capitals wins
Archived odds 1.82
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Winamax1.82
Winamax1.82
Unibet1.78
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NHLSeason 2026
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:00
Washington Capitals
New Jersey Devils
Capital One Arena · Washington, DC
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Washington Capitals wins
Archived odds 1.82
Winamax1.82Unibet1.78PMU1.75Archived odds
What the published prediction returned once the match was played.
Prediction: Washington Capitals · Match winner. Estimated probability: 50.8 %, based on market odds. No stake: this probability does not justify a bet at the available odds.
Read the full analysisNHL regular-season ice hockey game, played over three 20-minute periods, with overtime followed by a shootout if necessary. New Jersey was listed at 3-3-0, as was Washington, before the October 17 game.
The Devils were coming off a sequence of Detroit on October 13, the Rangers on October 15, then Washington on October 17. Washington had faced Montreal on October 14 and had a practice session on October 16.
Form information from archives does not replace an official game sheet.
No recent matchup between the two teams is documented in the selected materials. The usable history therefore remains incomplete and does not make it possible to assess any potential direct advantage between Washington and New Jersey.
The favorable scenario for New Jersey is based on possible recent offensive momentum and the presence of key players such as Jack Hughes, but it is offset by the tight schedule, travel and uncertainty surrounding the lines after the October 15 game. The favorable scenario for Washington is based on home ice, a practice session on October 16 and relative rest, but it is weakened by Roy’s absence, Sandin’s situation, the uncertainty surrounding Dubois and the unknown starting goaltender.
The special teams cannot be properly evaluated with the information retained.
New Jersey notably had Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Timo Meier, Dougie Hamilton, Luke Hughes, and Jake Allen on its opening roster on September 28, 2026. Washington had recalled Justin Holl after Matt Roy was placed on injured reserve and Rasmus Sandin on long-term injured reserve, according to the October 12 update.
Final lineups, lines, defensive pairings, special-teams units, and starting goaltenders are not confirmed.
Washington CapitalsNew Jersey Devils
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | Diff | Pts |
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| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 6 | 1 | +12 | 13 |
| 2 | Ottawa Senators | 8 | 6 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| 3 | New York Rangers | 9 | 6 | 3 | +7 | 12 |
| 4 | Boston Bruins | 7 | 5 | 2 | +10 | 10 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres | 8 | 4 | 3 | -6 | 9 |
| 8 | Washington Capitals | 7 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 | New Jersey Devils | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
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Prediction: Washington Capitals · Match winner.
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