Washington vs Buffalo Prediction: the Capitals Can't Give Up

Prediction for the NHL match between Washington vs Buffalo, which will take place on November 23d. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington is not ready to accept the status of an underdog this season. The Capitals have an aged roster, but gradually, the players are improving noticeably, and the results have increased. They got only one win and four losses in the first five games. But in the next ten matches, they only lost to Florida once in regulation, 3-0, and once again in overtime, 4-3. In the remaining eight games, Spencer Carbery's men won. They now have four victories, climbing to seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Buffalo has progressed over the past few years, becoming a playoff contender. The Blades came up just short in the regular season, but they should improve their record by making their way into the cup battles. But it hasn't happened yet. They have played 18 games, with only eight wins and ten defeats. Each new stretch is less successful than the previous one. In their last four matches, they have only beaten Chicago, dropping to 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Washington had a bad start but climbed into the playoff zone with four consecutive victories. Buffalo was expected to be much better, but so far, they have lost more often. The team sits outside the top 8, failing four of the last six meetings. 

A very high activity is common for the confrontation between Washington and Buffalo. In the five previous meetings, they shot 43 pucks (an average of 8.60). Additionally, the Capitals and Blades have gone to a shootout in those five meetings, with each scoring at least three times. So there should be no efficiency problems.