The New Jersey Devils (13-6) host the Washington Capitals (10-6) at Prudential Center on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils have won six straight at home.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.
The Capitals have a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 37 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.7%) while giving up 33 goals to their opponents.
Capitals vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Devils 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-154)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils have finished 5-0-5 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 13-6.
- New Jersey has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Devils scored only one goal, they lost.
- New Jersey has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Devils are 13-1-0 in the 14 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 26 points).
- In the six games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-2-0 to record eight points.
- When it has outshot opponents, New Jersey is 13-4-0 (26 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 10-6 record this season and are 2-0-2 in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the six games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Capitals registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Washington failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals 12 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (10-2-0).
- This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in six games and picked up 10 points with a record of 5-1-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 5-3-0 (10 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned 10 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.53 | Goals Scored | 3.50 | 8th |
| 9th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 20th |
| 2nd | 33.0 | Shots | 27.1 | 19th |
| 3rd | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 17th |
| 26th | 18.03% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 25th |
| 30th | 65.85% | Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 14th |
Capitals vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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