The Washington Capitals (9-8-2), coming off a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, host the Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Oilers were defeated by the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in their last outing.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Wednesday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests for the Oilers (4-4-2), their offense has scored 28 goals while their defense has conceded 38 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (31.8%).
Capitals vs. Oilers Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Oilers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-116)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 9-8-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Washington is 3-3-0 (six points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Washington has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored two goals (1-1-1 record).
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals 11 times, and are 7-3-1 in those games (to register 15 points).
- In the six games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 5-1-0.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Washington is 4-5-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-1-0 to register 10 points.
Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 9-8-4 record this season and are 5-4-9 in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the 11 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Oilers registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Edmonton has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-4-0 record).
- The Oilers have scored more than two goals in 13 games, earning 18 points from those contests.
- Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered five points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Edmonton is 7-6-3 (17 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned five points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Oilers AVG | Oilers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.79 | Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| 2nd | 2.47 | Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 28th |
| 5th | 29.7 | Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| 10th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 6th |
| 30th | 14.04% | Power Play % | 30.77% | 3rd |
| 26th | 72.58% | Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 12th |
Capitals vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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