Vegas vs Washington Prediction: the Capitals Still Struggle

Prediction for the NHL match between Vegas vs Washington, which will take place on December 3d. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Vegas is spending the season as the reigning champions, but lately, they haven't been playing like champions. While the Knights started on a roll, they hit a slump in November. At the moment, two key defenders are injured - Shea Theodore and Alec Martinez. Such heavy losses affect the results: in the last 12 meetings, the Black and Gold suffered eight defeats and four wins. Despite the losing streak, Vegas still leads the Western Conference standings.

Washington struggles to earn every point. Even before the season began, it was clear that the Capitals' lineup would make it difficult to make the playoffs. But they have maintained their position in the top eight. Spencer Carbery's men finally settled down in November. In their last 11 matches, they've only lost to Edmonton 5-2, San Jose 2-1, and Florida 4-3 in overtime, and they've won eight more. This surge puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Vegas had a great start but then lost momentum. The Knights have only played one home game in the last three weeks. Now, they return home to make up for their recent struggles. Their next opponent will be exhausted Washington. Obviously, Bruce Cassidy's charges should have more energy and emotion.

Do not expect the upcoming matchup to be a high-scoring affair. In the six previous H2H meetings, the opponents scored 27 goals (an average of 4.50). In addition, the Knights have been very pragmatic of late, conceding just 22 pucks (3.67 average) in their last six games.