The Washington Capitals (34-27-8) host the New Jersey Devils (35-31-2) at Capital One Arena on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a win. The Capitals are coming off a 4-1 triumph over the Ottawa Senators, while the Devils took down the New York Rangers 6-3 in their last outing.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we think will come out on top in Friday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 contests for the Devils (7-3-0), their offense has put up 38 goals while their defense has conceded 29 goals. They have registered 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored 10 goals (34.5%).

Capitals vs. Devils Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Devils 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-131)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals are 34-27-8 overall and 5-8-13 in overtime games.
In the 19 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-8-2 record (good for 20 points).
In the nine games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
Washington has scored two goals in 17 games this season (3-9-5 record, 11 points).
The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 41 games (30-8-3, 63 points).
In the 22 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 12-9-1 to register 25 points.
When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 19-12-3 (41 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Capitals went 13-12-4 in those matchups (30 points).

Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils have a 35-31-2 record this season and are 12-2-14 in contests that have needed overtime.
New Jersey has earned 32 points (15-7-2) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
Across the 15 games this season the Devils finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
New Jersey has earned nine points (4-2-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Devils have scored more than two goals in 39 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
This season, New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games and registered 24 points with a record of 11-6-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 18-21-2 (38 points).
The Devils' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Devils went 15-8-0 in those matchups (30 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

The Doug Gottlieb Show