The Washington Capitals (30-23-7) are short favorites when they host the Vegas Golden Knights (28-16-14) on Friday, Feb. 27 in what is expected to be a close matchup. The Capitals are -114 on the moneyline to win over the Golden Knights (-106) in the game, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
The Capitals matchup with the Golden Knights can be seen on NHL Network, so tune in to catch the action.
Capitals vs. Golden Knights Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: NHL Network Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Favorite: Capitals (-114) Underdog: Golden Knights (-106) Over/under: 5.5Capitals vs. Golden Knights Prediction
Puck Line Pick:Golden Knights (+1.5) Pick OU:
Over (5.5) Score Prediction: Capitals 4 – Golden Knights 2
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Capitals and Golden Knights Betting Trends
Washington’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 5.5 goals 35 times. Vegas’ games this season have had over 5.5 goals 36 of 58 times. The two teams average 6.6 goals per game combined, 1.1 more than this game’s total. These two teams give up a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’sgame’s total. The Capitals have won 57.1% of their games this season when they’ve been a moneyline favorite (24-18). The Golden Knights have been listed as an underdog seven times this season, and won twice.Capitals Stats & Insights
The Capitals are ranked 11th in the league with 191 goals this season, an average of 3.2 per contest. The Capitals rank 13th in total goals against, giving up 2.9 goals per game (173 total) in league action. With a +18 goal differential, they’re ranked ninth-best in the league. The Capitals shoot 11.0% as a team, ranked 17th-best in the league. The Capitals have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.8 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game. Over the last 10 games, the Capitals have gone 6-3-1 (75.0% of possible points). They have totaled 32 goals over that span. Defensively, the Capitals have given up 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.Golden Knights Stats & Insights
The Golden Knights have scored the fifth-most goals (196 goals, 3.4 per game) in the league. The Golden Knights have allowed 3.0 goals per game, 177 total, which ranks 16th among league teams. Their +19 goal differential is eighth-best in the league. The Golden Knights are shooting 11.8% (eighth in the league). The Golden Knights have not yet shut out an opponent this season. Over the last 10 contests, the Golden Knights have gone 4-4-2 (60.0% of possible points). They have scored 36 goals over that span. On the defensive side, the Golden Knights have allowed 34 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 outings.Capitals Key Players to Watch
Tom Wilson has been a big player for Washington this season, with 49 points in 50 games. Alexander Ovechkin is another top contributor for Washington with 48 points (0.8 per game), scoring 22 goals and adding 26 assists. Logan Thompson (20-16-4) has a goals against average of 2.4 on the season, and 998 saves. His .913 save percentage is seventh-best in the league.Golden Knights Key Players to Watch
Jack Eichel’s 21 goals and 47 assists in 50 matchups give him 68 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense. Mark Stone is a top contributor for Vegas, with 59 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 38 assists in 41 games. Vegas’ Akira Schmid is 16-6-6 this season, compiling 604 saves and permitting 71 goals (2.5 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (36th in the league).Capitals vs. Golden Knights Injuries
Capitals: John Carlson: Lower Body (Day-To-Day), Tom Wilson: Illness (Day-To-Day) Golden Knights: William Karlsson: Lower Body (Out), Noah Hanifin: Not Injury Related (Day-To-Day), Brett Howden: Lower Body (Out), Carter Hart: Leg (Out), Jonas Rondbjerg: Undisclosed (Day-To-Day), Mark Stone: Not Injury Related (Day-To-Day), Mitchell Marner: Not Injury Related (Day-To-Day), Shea Theodore: Not Injury Related (Day-To-Day), Jack Eichel: Not Injury Related (Day-To-Day)You can check our live NHL lines for the latest NHL odds, including money lines, spreads, and over/under totals. Tip: If you want to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Capitals vs. Golden Knights picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator. What is a parlay? Or even how to bet on hockey? Check out our complete guide to the best NHL betting sites.
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