NHL · Friday, 30 October, MSK
Nashville Predators — Washington Capitals
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Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.
In short
Close to a coin flip: Nashville Predators 52%, Washington Capitals 48% including overtime.
5.7 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 58%.
Why
- The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.9 and 2.8.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Nashville Predators — Washington Capitals | 2.9–2.8 | |
| Nashville Predators to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 52% | |
| Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 48% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 58% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 42% |
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Form
- 11.10away · Ottawa Senators2:3 SO
- 09.10away · Montreal Canadiens5:2
- 07.10away · Toronto Maple Leafs4:5 OT
- 04.10Dallas Stars2:1
- 02.10Minnesota Wild1:3
- 12.10Seattle Kraken3:5
- 10.10New York Rangers3:1
- 08.10Pittsburgh Penguins5:3
- 04.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning1:3
- 03.10away · Carolina Hurricanes5:2
Head to head
- 06.02.2026Washington Capitals — Nashville Predators4:2
- 12.01.2026Nashville Predators — Washington Capitals3:2
- 12.01.2025Nashville Predators — Washington Capitals1:4
- 07.11.2024Washington Capitals — Nashville Predators3:2
- 31.12.2023Washington Capitals — Nashville Predators2:3 SO
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conference | Colorado Avalanche | 5 | 3 | +9 | 6 |
| 16, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conference | Washington Capitals | 5 | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 17 | Nashville Predators | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 18 | San Jose Sharks | 5 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
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- Tampa Bay LightningWinnipeg Jetspreliminary62381The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Detroit Red WingsChicago Blackhawkspreliminary62381The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Dallas StarsMontreal Canadienspreliminary57431The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Minnesota WildNew York Islanderspreliminary57431The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.3
- St. Louis BluesBoston Bruinspreliminary50501The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.3
- Anaheim DucksBuffalo Sabrespreliminary46542The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:56.0
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 41% will not happen in roughly 59 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →