A pair of the top teams in the league, the Winnipeg Jets (first in the Western Conference at 48-19-4) and the Washington Capitals (first in the Eastern Conference at 47-15-8), square off on Tuesday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey game.
Over the last 10 contests for the Capitals, their offense has scored 41 goals while their defense has allowed 24 (they have a 9-1-0 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with two goals (9.1% success rate).
Jets vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Jets 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Jets (-150)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets have finished 10-4-14 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 48-19-4.
- Winnipeg has 33 points (15-4-3) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- The 11 times this season the Jets finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-8-2 (four points).
- Winnipeg has scored two goals in 13 games this season (5-7-1 record, 11 points).
- The Jets have scored at least three goals 46 times, and are 42-3-1 in those games (to register 85 points).
- In the 25 games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 20-4-1 record (41 points).
- In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 32-2-1 (65 points).
- The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Jets went 16-17-3 in those matchups (35 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 47-15-8 record this season and are 7-8-15 in games that have required overtime.
- Washington has earned 31 points (13-4-5) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the eight games this season the Capitals finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
- Washington has earned five points (2-6-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Capitals have earned 94 points in their 51 games with at least three goals scored.
- Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 25 games this season and has recorded 37 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 27-7-3 (57 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Capitals finished 19-7-5 in those contests (43 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Jets Rank | Jets AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.45 | Goals Scored | 3.66 | 1st |
| 1st | 2.38 | Goals Allowed | 2.54 | 3rd |
| 16th | 28.2 | Shots | 27.6 | 20th |
| 10th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 10th |
| 1st | 30.05% | Power Play % | 21.99% | 16th |
| 14th | 78.77% | Penalty Kill % | 82.84% | 3rd |
Jets vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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