Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Prediction 2/23/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 23rd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 34-18-4 this year after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed five of the last six goals in the game for the loss. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 32-18, won 46.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Ekholm, and Klingberg, while Skinner stopped 26 out of 31 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Oilers lost to the Avalanche by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 4-3 before that. Edmonton has lost four of their last six games and they are currently battling with Vegas at the top of the Pacific standings with 72 points. Edmonton has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 75.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 40 goals, 43 assists, and 187 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 22 goals, 49 assists, and 155 shots on goal. Calvin Pickard is 14-5-0 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 37-11-8 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 8-3 in their last game. Washington was tied at two in the second period, but they scored the next five goals to pull away for the win. The Capitals were out shot by a total of 32-31, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Duhaime, Frank, Protas, Strome, Wilson, Chychrun (2), and Fehervary, while Thompson stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Capitals lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Flyers by a score of 4-3 before that. Washington has won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 82 points. Washington has scored 3.56 goals per game and they have allowed 2.49 goals against per game, while also going 23.2% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 17 goals, 38 assists, and 102 shots on goal, while Aliaksei Protas has added 23 goals, 24 assists, and 102 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren is 12-9-3 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year. 

Why the Oilers will beat the Capitals 

• The Capitals have lost six of their last seven day games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Oilers have won five of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 day games at Capital One Arena following a road win.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last three road games against the Capitals following a road loss.
• The Capitals have lost the third period in five of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Capitals’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Oilers’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last five games.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• John Carlson has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last seven games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of his last eight appearances after playing the previous day.
• Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last nine day games at Capital One Arena.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last eight road games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in day games.

Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Prediction 

Both of these teams played on Saturday afternoon, but Edmonton lost against the Flyers, while Washington picked up a win over the Penguins. The Capitals are 17-4-6 at home this year, while the Oilers are 16-8-2 on the road. Edmonton has lost four of their last six games and they have allowed 11 goals in their last two games. Washington continues to be one of the best teams in the NHL this season, but they will be using Lindgren in net, who is a sizable downgrade from Thompson. This should be a great game and I do expect a better defensive effort from Edmonton, but I am going to fade Lindgren here. Take the Oilers on the road.