Check out our Islanders vs. Capitals pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Washington.
- The Islanders have a road matchup with Washington at 8-10-5.
- The Islanders come into the game ranked 11th in shots on goal.
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
- The Capitals head into the game at 15-6-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Capitals are currently 19th in the league.
- The Capitals are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
Islanders vs Capitals Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Capitals. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Capitals being favored by -1.5 at home against the Islanders.
Islanders vs. Capitals Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Islanders at Washington Capitals
- Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds WAS -1.5, NYI +129 | WAS -152 O/U 5.5
Islanders Preview: Are the Islanders Ready for a Win at Washington?
The Islanders dropped to 8-10-5 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
New York fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Islanders added another goal in the second, but the Rangers pulled away in the third period.
In their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, and Brock Nelson added his fifth, which came just 8 seconds before the second period ended.
The Islanders recorded 23 offensive giveaways and were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.
Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period, and they allowed two more in the third, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, but the Islanders' defense will look to improve after giving up 5 goals to the Rangers.
Capitals Preview: Will the Capitals Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Washington’s latest game was a 4-2 road loss to the Hurricanes, bringing their record to 15-6-1. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, which was exactly the combined score.
After trailing early, Washington took the lead with two first-period goals. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals to secure the win. Alex Ovechkin tied the game with a goal at 19:16 in the first period.
Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal as the Capitals fell 4-2 to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime followed with 3. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal.
Washington fired 21 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15 in the game. The Capitals’ offense got off to a quick start, scoring twice in the first period, with Duhaime’s goal coming just 11 seconds before the intermission. They were held scoreless for the remainder of the game.
Washington took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, but their defense couldn't hold up, allowing three unanswered goals—two in the second period and another at the end of the third. Despite the loss, Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage. The Capitals' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Islanders vs Capitals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 4-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Capitals have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 8-2.
- The last three games that New York was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
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