Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 10/24/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Monday, October 24, 2022

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The New Jersey Devils will try to defeat the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center on Monday.

The Washington Capitals came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-3 victory against the Kings in their previous outing. The Capitals played really well in the victory. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 4 out of the 32 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Washington garnered 2 penalty minutes in this game.

In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have earned 19 goals (10th in pro hockey) for the season and have surrendered 21. For the year, they have accumulated 6 points and their points percentage comes in at .500. Washington is sitting with 21 power play chances and they have notched 5 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 23.81%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 16 goals while earning 14 themselves. Washington has taken 176 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.8%. The Capitals thus far have had 191 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .890. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 15 power play opportunities (28th in pro hockey) and have notched 5 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Darcy Kuemper. The opposition has been able to score 713 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.49. Kuemper has taken the ice for 304 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is .917 for his 17,155 minutes played. He has compiled an overall record of 146-97-36 and he has started in 287 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Kuemper has accounted for 161 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .561. Kuemper has seen 8,633 shots against him and has garnered 7,920 total saves.

When they took the ice last, New Jersey opposed the Sharks in an outing where the Devils earned a victory by a tally of 2-1. The Devils recorded 2 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one and tallied 1 out of those tries.

New Jersey has tried 196 shots (9th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 7.14%, while allowing the opposition 106 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 93.33% on their opponents 15 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 86.8%. They have earned 15 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 13.33%. The Devils have racked up 12 goals at even strength and 2 goals (23rd in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 14 goals to be scored by way of 13 goals at even strength and 1 goal while they were shorthanded. For the season, the New Jersey Devils have accumulated 14 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of .600.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Mackenzie Blackwood defending the net. Teams are averaging 2.91 goals per contest and he has given up 372 goals in total. Blackwood's quality start rate comes out to 52.0% and he has 66 quality starts in his hockey career. He was named a starter in 127 games and has played 7,675 minutes. Blackwood is the owner of a lifetime mark of 58-52-16 and has been in net for 134 contests. He has recorded 3,644 stops out of the 4,016 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .907.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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