The Washington Capitals (31-10-5) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (29-14-3) on Tuesday, January 21st. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. The Oilers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Capitals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hurricanes. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Capitals vs Oilers

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 31-10-5. The Capitals’ defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

After falling behind early, Washington responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

The Oilers improved to 29-14-3 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period. The Oilers also added an empty-net goal to secure the win.

Washington Offense Breakdown

Alex Ovechkin scored his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal in the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, while Duhaime had 3.

Washington took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s power-play goal.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

Edmonton’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the game, marking his 9th goal of the season. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first period. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period, while Mattias Janmark capped off the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year.

The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who scored early, also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman added his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal.

Washington Team Defense

Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Hurricanes, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.

Edmonton Team Defense

Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry over their momentum from the last game, where they allowed just 2 goals. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense contributed 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks. The only goals they allowed came at 4:33 into the 2nd period and 4:28 into the 3rd.

Capitals vs Oilers Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Washington has an puck line record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• In their last three home games, the Oilers have a straight up record of 3-0 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Oilers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 7-3.
• Washington has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.

Capitals vs Oilers Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Oilers to take down the Capitals at home. With the moneyline currently at -135, I’m placing my bet on the Oilers straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Capitals to cover. Even in the event of a Oilers victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Capitals should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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