Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Edmonton Oilers face the Washington Capitals with both teams looking to improve on rocky starts to the season. The Oilers are 9-8-4 and with only four wins in their last 10 games, they are stuck in the middle of the Pacific Division. The Capitals have a 9-8-2 and with only three wins in their last 10 games, they have the worst record in the Metropolitan Division.
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Edmonton hopes defense can improve
The Oilers are having a rocky season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.00 goals per game. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have scored 22 goals and 32 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Jack Roslovic, Vasily Podkolzin, and Andrew Mangiapane have combined for 14 goals and 16 assists while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Jake Walman have added six goals and 20 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.48 goals per game including 13 goals in their last three games. Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have combined for 1.9 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Stuart Skinner has struggled with a .889 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average on 377 shots with -3.1 goals saved above average.
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Key injury report for Oilers
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) placed on injured reserve. Has five goals and 11 assists.
Capitals hope offense improves
The Capitals are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.79 goals per game. Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome have scored 14 goals and 20 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have five goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.47 goals per game with only four goals in their last two games. Matt Roy and Jakob Chyrchrun have combined for 3.3 defensive point shares while Martin Fehervary and John Carlson have combined for 2.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Logan Thompson has been great with a .925 save percentage and a 1.85 goals-against average on 318 shots with 8.9 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Capitals
- None to report.
Oilers vs Capitals Pick
Money Line Pick For Oilers vs Capitals
- Capitals (-115) (4 units)
The Capitals are coming off an impressive win at home, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Capitals should constantly find the back of the net against the Oilers, who allow 3.48 goals per game, with Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Capitals, who allow only 2.47 goals per game, should limit the Oilers offense with Jakob Chychrun, Rasmus Sandin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Logan Thompson to make plenty of big saves. The Capitals should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Capitals money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Oilers vs Capitals
- Under 6 (5 Units)
The Capitals are led by their defense, and this game is sure to be a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Oilers should limit a Capitals offense that averages only 2.79 goals per game with Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Capitals, who have allowed only four goals in their last two games, should eliminate the Oilers offense with Jakob Chychrun, John Carlson, Rasmus Sandin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in all three zones while goaltender Logan Thompson blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
The Oilers face the Capitals with both teams looking to improve on rocky starts to the season.
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