NHL · Sunday, 1 November, MSK

Washington Capitals — Minnesota Wild

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Model prediction for 1 November

Washington Capitals39%
Draw in regulation24%
Minnesota Wild37%
Model estimate at MSK

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: Washington Capitals 51%, Minnesota Wild 49% including overtime.

The model expects few goals: 5.4 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 52%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.7 and 2.7.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Washington Capitals — Minnesota Wild2.7–2.7
Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout)51%
Minnesota Wild to win (incl. OT and shootout)49%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)52%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)48%

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Form

Washington Capitals

  • 14.10away · Carolina Hurricanes2:4
  • 12.10Seattle Kraken3:5
  • 10.10New York Rangers3:1
  • 08.10Pittsburgh Penguins5:3
  • 04.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning1:3

Minnesota Wild

  • 14.10away · Winnipeg Jets2:5
  • 13.10Vegas Golden Knights4:2
  • 11.10away · Florida Panthers4:1
  • 09.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning2:3
  • 07.10away · Buffalo Sabres2:3 OT

Head to head

  • 17.12.2025Minnesota Wild — Washington Capitals5:0
  • 18.10.2025Washington Capitals — Minnesota Wild5:1
  • 28.03.2025Minnesota Wild — Washington Capitals4:2
  • 03.01.2025Washington Capitals — Minnesota Wild3:4 SO
  • 24.01.2024Minnesota Wild — Washington Capitals5:3

Full record: 11 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
6, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionEdmonton Oilers541025–17+89
7, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionMinnesota Wild741221–16+59
8, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionWinnipeg Jets641118–17+19
20New York Islanders630319–15+46
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16
22Nashville Predators522114–1406

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 39% will not happen in roughly 61 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →