The Washington Capitals (5-4-2) take on the New Jersey Devils (7-4-1) Friday at Prudential Center. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Capitals vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Capitals fell 4-3 to the Florida Panthers in overtime Wednesday. They have cascaded wins and losses over the last 4 games. LW Alex Ovechkin is off to a slow start with 2 goals and 6 assists in 11 games. His 8 points leads the team, which is indicative of their 31st ranking at 2.0 goals per game.
The Devils were thumped 6-3 in Colorado Tuesday as they continue to tread water with C Jack Hughes (shoulder) out. LW Jesper Bratt paces with offense with 7 goals and 12 assists. Jersey still leads the NHL with a 41.7-power play percentage, but it definitely loses luster with Hughes out.
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