Washington vs NY Islanders Prediction: the Capitals Know How to Create Chances and Score

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Washington vs NY Islanders, which will take place on November 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington

Washington is having a great season so far, with some unexpected success. The Capitals don't have the strongest lineup, but they've still managed to rack up 15 victories in 22 games with only seven losses. That puts them in third place in the Eastern Conference standings with 31 points. The Capitals had a rough start after Alexander Ovechkin's injury, losing 1-2 to Colorado and 2-3 to New Jersey. But they bounced back and secured a couple of wins. The previous day saw Washington defeat Florida 4-1 and then Tampa Bay 5-4.

Washington

While Washington is exceeding expectations, the Islanders are falling short. In 23 games, the New Yorkers have only managed eight wins, while they lost 15 matches. As a result, the team has only 21 points and sits in 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with only Pittsburgh and Montreal doing worse. Out of the last six games, the Islanders have failed five. The day before that, they lost to Detroit 2-4 and Boston 3-6.

Expert Betting Tips

Washington has been playing well this season. Even without Alexander Ovechkin, the team has learned how to create chances and score. The Capitals had four shots on goal against Florida and five against Tampa. That said, the Islanders are facing challenges on both offense and defense. We don't think the New Yorkers will get any points in the upcoming match. The Capitals are looking much more impressive at the moment. So, it's a good idea to bet on the hosts to win the game.