NHL · Wednesday, 21 October, MSK
Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings
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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
Washington Capitals are favourites: 55% to win including overtime and shootout.
The model expects few goals: 5.1 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 47%.
Why
- Washington Capitals are more dangerous in attack: 2.7 expected goals against 2.4.
Facts
- League table: Washington Capitals — No. 21, 6 pts; Los Angeles Kings — No. 31, 2 pts. A gap of 4 pts.
- Los Angeles Kings: 5 defeats in a row.
- Last 5 meetings: Washington Capitals 4 wins, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings | 2.7–2.4 | |
| Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 55% | |
| Los Angeles Kings to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 45% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 47% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 53% |
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Form
- 14.10away · Carolina Hurricanes2:4
- 12.10Seattle Kraken3:5
- 10.10New York Rangers3:1
- 08.10Pittsburgh Penguins5:3
- 04.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning1:3
- 14.10Edmonton Oilers1:4
- 11.10away · Vegas Golden Knights1:2 OT
- 07.10Florida Panthers1:2
- 04.10away · San Jose Sharks4:5 OT
- 01.10away · Colorado Avalanche4:8
Head to head
- 03.12.2025Los Angeles Kings — Washington Capitals1:3
- 18.11.2025Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings2:1
- 14.03.2025Los Angeles Kings — Washington Capitals3:0
- 23.12.2024Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings3:1
- 07.01.2024Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings4:3
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | New York Islanders | 6 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 21 | Washington Capitals | 6 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 22 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 30 | Philadelphia Flyers | 8 | 0 | -21 | 3 |
| 31 | Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 0 | -10 | 2 |
| 32 | Calgary Flames | 6 | 1 | -17 | 2 |
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- Edmonton OilersMinnesota Wildpreliminary54461The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 5:25.9
- Seattle KrakenDetroit Red Wingspreliminary52481The model's most likely outcome: 124%Model's score: 4:15.4
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 42% will not happen in roughly 58 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →