"Washington's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 6 goals 33 times. New York has played 27 games this season that finished with over 6 goals. The teams combine to score six goals per game, zero more than this game's total. These teams surrender 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this game's total. The Capitals have won 21 of their 39 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (53.8%)."
"The Islanders have been an underdog in 35 games this season, and won 21 (60.0%). Capitals Stats & Insights The Capitals offense's 178 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 12th in the NHL. On defense, the Capitals have given up 165 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 14th in league play. The team's goal differential is 10th-best in the league at +13."
"The Capitals connect on 10.9% of their shots, ranking 18th in the NHL. The Capitals average 19.4 hits and 15.5 blocked shots per game. In their last 10 games, the Capitals are 4-5-1 to earn 65.0% of the possible points. They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (28 total) over that time. Defensively, the Capitals have given up 35 goals (3.5 per game) in those 10 matchups."
Washington (27-22-7) hosts New York (30-20-5) at Capital One Arena with the Capitals favored (-135) and the Islanders listed at +114. Both teams often see games exceed a 6-goal total, and they combine to average six goals per game. Washington has 178 goals (3.2 per game) and has allowed 165 (3.0), holding a +13 goal differential. New York has 156 goals (2.8 per game) and has conceded 148 (2.7), producing a +8 differential and one of the league's stronger defenses. Washington is 4-5-1 in its last 10 games.
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