Capitals vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Oct. 31

The Washington Capitals (6-4) host the New York Islanders (4-5-1, losers of three straight) at Capital One Arena. The matchup on Friday, Oct. 31 begins at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Friday's hockey action.

Capitals vs. Islanders Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Capitals 4, Islanders 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-226)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals (6-4 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Washington is 2-2-0 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• The Capitals are 5-1-0 in the six games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 10 points).
• In the four games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 3-1-0.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 3-3-0 (six points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 3-1-0 to register six points.

Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders have a record of 4-5-1 this season and are -1-1 in overtime matchups.
• New York has earned four points (2-1-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
• New York failed to win all four games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Islanders have scored more than two goals in six games, earning nine points from those contests.
• New York has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, New York is winless (0-4-0) this season.
• The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Islanders went 4-1-0 in those matchups (eight points).

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Capitals vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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