Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets Picks and Prediction for Saturday, December 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an interconference tilt on the ice in the City of Lights when the Washington Capitals take on the Winnipeg Jets Saturday night, and we have the inside scoop with our Capitals vs. Jets prediction. Washington fell 3-2 in a shootout at home in their previous contest on Thursday night. Winnipeg was downed 6-3 at home by Boston in their previous contest on Thursday night. In the last 10 meetings between the teams, the Capitals own a 6-2-2 advantage, including a 4-3 home win in the first meeting this season October 25. Read more about this Capitals vs. Jets prediction! Our NHL Predictions are sure to provide a great payout. Check them out!
Capitals Battling for Top Spot in Metropolitan Division
Washington secured a point against Carolina at home Thursday night but fell in a shootout, leaving the other on the ice. The Capitals entered Friday 18-9-4 on the year and stood tied for first in the Metropolitan Division with the Hurricanes. Washington is 3rd in the league in goals per game with 3.39 goals per contest on the year. The Capitals are 2nd in the league in goals against as they allow an average of 2.39 goals per contest. Washington is 27th in the league in power play success as they have converted 15.7% of their chances with the man advantage this season. The Capitals are 27th in penalty killing as they successfully navigate through 75.8% of their shorthanded situations this season.
Against Carolina, 65 minutes wasn’t enough to determine a winner, and the Capitals came up short in the shootout. Washington was outshot 13-4 in the opening period of play, but was fortunate to skate off with the game scoreless after 20 minutes of play. In the second period, the Capitals were outshot 16-5 with both teams scoring once, leaving the game even at one at the second intermission. Connor McMichael opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the year at the 5:00 mark off assists from Alex Ovechkin and Rasmus Sandin. They allowed the tying goal later in the stanza. In the third period, Washington owned a 13-10 advantage in shots with both teams scoring once, keeping the game even at the end of regulation. Nic Dowd gave the Capitals a 2-1 lead with his second goal of the year at 11:32, with assists going to Sandin and McMichael. They allowed the tying goal with 2:15 remaining in regulation. In overtime, Washington held a 3-0 shot edge, but neither team scored, keeping things even after 65 minutes of play. During the shootout, the Capitals were blanked in three opportunities, making Seth Jarvis’ tally for the Hurricanes the winner. Logan Thompson made 37 saves for Washington, who were outshot 39-25, in the loss. Thompson (13-6-3, 1.96 GAA, .926 save percentage, shutout) is slated to get the start in goal here.
Key Injury Report for Capitals:
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- Left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (abdomen) is out.
- Right wing Ryan Leonard (shoulder) is out.
- Goaltender Charlie Lindgren (upper body) is day-to-day.
Winnipeg Trying to Get Back in Gear
Winnipeg was doubled up by Boston at home in their previous contest Thursday night to fall to 2-8-1 in their last 11 games. The Jets fell to 14-15-1 on the season and entered Friday night seventh in the Central Division, 22 points behind Colorado for the top spot. Winnipeg enters this one tied for 16th in the league in goals for as they average three goals a night. The Jets are 18th in the league in goals against as they allow 3.13 goals per contest. Winnipeg is 13th in the league on the power play by cashing in on 20.5% of the chances with the man advantage this season. The Jets are 23rd in the league in penalty killing as they successfully navigate 78.4% of their shorthanded situations.
Against Boston, goaltending and defensive zone play weren’t up to snuff and that proved critical in a home defeat. Winnipeg held a 13-7 advantage in shots in the opening period and skated off trailing 3-2 after 20 minutes of play. Morgan Barron opened the scoring with his fourth goal of the year at 5:59 off assists from Josh Morrissey and Cole Koepke. After giving up three straight goals to trail, Alex Iafallo got the Jets within a goal with his fifth of the year at 13:37 off assists from Dylan DeMelo and Dylan Samberg. Winnipeg held an 11-9 advantage in shots in the second period, with each team scoring once, leaving them down 4-3 at the second intermission. After Boston restored a two-goal advantage, Gabriel Viilardi made it a one-goal game with his 14th goal of the season, on the power play, at 17:46 off assists from Cole Perfetti and Kyle Connor. The third period saw Winnipeg outshot 8-5 and outscored 2-0 to wind up with the loss. Eric Comrie made 18 saves for the Jets, who held a 29-24 advantage in shots, in the loss. Comrie (6-8-1, 3.30 GAA, .885 save percentage) is expected to get the start in goal here.
Key Injury Report for Jets:
- Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (knee) is day-to-day.
- Defenseman Haydn Fleury (concussion) is out.
Capitals vs. Jets Pick
Capitals vs. Jets Moneyline Pick
- Capitals -122 (4 units)
Washington has been very good on the defensive end of the ice and their offensive attack has stepped up of late as well. The Capitals are right in the thick of the Metropolitan Division standings and they get a crack at a reeling Winnipeg squad they already beat once this season. We’ve seen the Jets slide down the standings over the last month and their inability to keep the opposition from denting the twine has been a major issue. Hellebuyck is nearing a return, but he’s going to need help from the rest of the team in order for them to turn things around. As it stands, until we see the Jets play better hockey, you have to fade them here.
Capitals vs. Jets Over/Under Pick
- Over 5.5 (4 units)
Washington has seen the under post a 15-13-3 mark in their first 31 games on the year. The Capitals have an average total of 5.77 goals per game on the season, and that number edges up to 5.86 goals per game as the road squad. Winnipeg has seen the over post a 17-13-0 mark in their 30 games this season. The Jets have an average total of 6.13 goals per game on the year, and that number edges up to 6.36 goals per game on home ice. We saw seven goals in the first meeting this season, and that was with a healthy Hellebuyck. With him out of the mix or rusty as best, look for Washington to capitalize, helping this game over the number.
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