The New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet up at Prudential Center on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Nico Hischier and Alexander Ovechkin as two of the top players you'll want to keep an eye on. Check out everything you need to know about the Devils-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Devils vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils | -1.5 | 185 | -225 | 5.5 | -118 | -102 | -125 | +105 |
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Devils vs. Capitals Prediction
ATS Pick: Capitals (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: -Capitals 4 - Devils 3
Devils vs. Capitals Betting Insights
- In 16 of 37 matches this season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- Washington has played 20 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.
- The two teams combine to score 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game's total.
- These teams surrender a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game'scontest's total.
- The Capitals are eighth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 26th-ranked Devils.
- The Devils are 14th in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals are fifth.
Devils Stats
- The Devils' 100 total goals (2.7 per game) make them the 26th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- New Jersey has given up 110 total goals (3.0 per game), ranking 14th in NHL action in goals against.
- They have the league's 24th-ranked goal differential at -10.
- The 19 power-play goals New Jersey has put up this season (on 92 chances) rank 21st in the NHL.
- The Devils' 20.65% power-play conversion rate ranks 11th in the league.
- New Jersey has scored four shorthanded goals this season (sixth among all NHL squads).
Devils Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | 37 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 17 | 0% |
| Nico Hischier | 37 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 34 | 16 | 54.7% |
| Timo Meier | 32 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 34 | 9 | 46.7% |
| Dawson Mercer | 37 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 32 | 13 | 40.3% |
| Jack Hughes | 19 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 13 | 34.6% |
Capitals Stats
- With 117 goals (3.2 per game), the Capitals have the league's eighth-best offense.
- Washington has one of the top defenses in the NHL, allowing 99 total goals (2.7 per game), fifth in the league.
- Their +18 goal differential is fourth-best in the league.
- Washington has 16 power-play goals (on 105 chances), 29th in the NHL.
- The Capitals' power-play percentage (15.24) puts them 28th in the league.
- This season, Washington has one shorthanded goal (24th in league).
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 36 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 42 | 8 | 50% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 37 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 33 | 2 | 100% |
| John Carlson | 33 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 56 | 22 | - |
| Jakob Chychrun | 37 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 46 | 16 | - |
| Dylan Strome | 35 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 56.7% |
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