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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals prediction

October 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET · NJD 7-4-0, WSH 6-4-0

Model prediction

New Jersey Devils

42%

win chance · 2.73 xGoals

Washington Capitals

58%

win chance · 3.23 xGoals

Celly's model leans Washington Capitals (58%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: NJD 2.7, WSH 3.2, about 6.0 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 56% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

NJD: Jake Allen confirmed

WSH: Logan Thompson confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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