The New Jersey Devils (13-6) will try to prolong a six-game home win streak when they square off against the Washington Capitals (10-6) on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Capitals have gone 7-3-0 while putting up 37 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.7%). They have given up 33 goals.
Capitals vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Devils 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-161)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils are 13-6 overall and 5-0-5 in overtime games.
- New Jersey has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Devils scored just one goal, they lost.
- New Jersey has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Devils have scored three or more goals 14 times, and are 13-1-0 in those games (to register 26 points).
- In the six games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 13-4-0 (26 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (10-6 overall) have posted a record of 2-0-2 in contests that have required OT this season.
- In the six games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Capitals registered only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Washington failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 12 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
- Washington has scored a single power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 5-3-0 (10 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 5-3-0 to register 10 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.53 | Goals Scored | 3.50 | 8th |
| 8th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 21st |
| 2nd | 33.0 | Shots | 27.1 | 19th |
| 4th | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 17th |
| 26th | 18.03% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 25th |
| 30th | 65.85% | Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 14th |
Capitals vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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