The Washington Capitals (14-9-2) hit the road to play the New York Islanders (13-9-3) at UBS Arena on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Capitals have won three straight games.
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Here is our pick for who will secure the win in Sunday's matchup.
In the last 10 games, the Islanders have registered a 6-3-1 record after totaling 24 total goals (three power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 8.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 20 goals in those games.
Capitals vs. Islanders Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Islanders 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (+106)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 1-2-3 in overtime matchups as part of a 14-9-2 overall record.
- Washington is 4-3-0 (eight points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Washington has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals 17 times, and are 12-4-1 in those games (to register 25 points).
- In the seven games when Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 12 points after finishing 6-1-0.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 8-6-1 (17 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Capitals went 6-1-0 in those contests (12 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a record of 13-9-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime games.
- New York has earned 14 points (7-2-0) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Islanders scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 16 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has recorded a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 2-8-2 (six points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 2.96 | 21st |
| 5th | 2.64 | Goals Allowed | 2.80 | 11th |
| 6th | 30.1 | Shots | 29.4 | 9th |
| 4th | 25.5 | Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 12th |
| 28th | 14.67% | Power Play % | 13.10% | 32nd |
| 29th | 72.00% | Penalty Kill % | 82.43% | 9th |
Capitals vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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