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The Washington Capitals (34-11-6, first in the Eastern Conference) and the Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3, first in the Western Conference), square off on Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
During the past 10 contests for the Jets, their offense has scored 37 goals while their defense has given up 17 (they have an 8-2-0 record in those games). In 18 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with seven goals (38.9% conversion rate).
Capitals vs. Jets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Capitals 4, Jets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-111)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 34-11-6 overall and 5-6-11 in overtime contests.
- In the 18 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-4-4 record (good for 24 points).
- Looking at the six times this season the Capitals ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-4-1 record, good for three points.
- Washington has finished 2-5-1 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Capitals are 31-1-4 in the 36 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 66 points).
- In the 21 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 14-4-3 to register 31 points.
- In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 20-5-2 (42 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 13-5-4 to register 30 points.
Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets have a 36-14-3 record this season and are 5-3-8 in games that have gone to overtime.
- Winnipeg has earned 21 points (9-2-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Jets recorded just one goal in nine games and have gone 1-7-1 (three points).
- Winnipeg has earned seven points (3-4-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Jets have earned 65 points in their 35 games with three or more goals scored.
- Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 35 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 23-1-1 (47 points).
- The Jets have been outshot by opponents 28 times this season, and earned 28 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Jets AVG | Jets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.49 | Goals Scored | 3.58 | 1st |
| 1st | 2.39 | Goals Allowed | 2.4 | 2nd |
| 22nd | 27.4 | Shots | 28.3 | 17th |
| 11th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 28 | 13th |
| 10th | 23.13% | Power Play % | 33.1% | 1st |
| 3rd | 83.87% | Penalty Kill % | 78.83% | 16th |
Capitals vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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