NHL2026-27 season
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-head win probability for NHL. Next meeting when one is scheduled, otherwise the most recent game. This season's results use the last pre-kickoff number.
Most recent meeting
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
This season
2026-27 meetings. Pre-kickoff win probability and the result.
Model record on this matchup
Graded on the last pre-kickoff win probability, the same rule as the accuracy page. Preseason excluded.
Hit rate
100%
1 of 1 decided games
Meetings graded
1
2026-27
Correct calls
1
Favorite won
Factor comparison
Each team's top factors from this page's featured meeting.
New Jersey Devils
- Injuries — Devils healthier: 2 out, 0 doubtful vs Islanders 4 out, 0 doubtful
- ELO Rating — Islanders ELO 1466 vs Devils ELO 1524 (diff: -58)
- Recent Form — Devils (6-4) in better form than Islanders (5-3)
Washington Capitals
- Home Field Advantage — Capitals are 6-2 at home this season; Panthers are 4-6 on the road
- Injuries — Capitals less affected by injuries: 4 out, 0 doubtful vs Panthers 4 out, 0 doubtful, but the missing Panthers players matter more
- ELO Rating — Capitals ELO 1555 vs Panthers ELO 1505 (diff: +50)
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