Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Jan 22, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Edmonton Oilers

Washington

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In a highly-anticipated NHL match-up, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Washington Capitals on January 24, 2026, at the Oilers’ home arena. Both teams are coming off mixed results in their recent matches, with the Oilers winning 2 of their last 5 games and the Capitals securing victory in only 1 of their last 5 outings.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the Oilers with odds of 2.11 for a home win, compared to 3.07 for an away win by the Capitals. Our model predicts a close contest, giving the Oilers a 43.3% chance of winning, a 23.8% chance of a draw, and a 33.6% chance of the Capitals clinching the victory.

Tactically, the Oilers will need to capitalize on their recent form and home advantage to secure a win, while the Capitals will be looking to improve their performance to come out on top. With the predicted final score standing at 3:2, this match promises to be an exciting and tightly-contested affair with both teams eager to claim the victory.

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Edmonton
46%		 Draw
22.4%		 Washington
31.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Edmonton Oilers: 8.31% Washington Capitals: 2.86%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.11 4.32 3.07

Latest Results

20.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – New Jersey Devils – 1:2
18.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – St. Louis Blues – 5:0
17.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Edmonton Oilers – 0:6
15.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – New York Islanders – 0:1
13.01.26 Nashville Predators – Edmonton Oilers – 4:3 OT		 21.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Washington Capitals – 4:3
19.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Washington Capitals – 5:2
17.01.26 Washington Capitals – Florida Panthers – 2:5
15.01.26 Washington Capitals – San Jose Sharks – 2:3
13.01.26 Washington Capitals – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT

Facts

  • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 12).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Edmonton won 2.
  • Edmonton has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Washington is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Edmonton may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Edmonton might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Edmonton won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 66:65. (average 3.3:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Edmonton won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 36:30. (average 3.6:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    19.11.25 Washington Capitals – Edmonton Oilers – 7:4
    23.02.25 Washington Capitals – Edmonton Oilers – 7:3
    21.01.25 Edmonton Oilers – Washington Capitals – 2:3
    13.03.24 Edmonton Oilers – Washington Capitals – 7:2
    24.11.23 Washington Capitals – Edmonton Oilers – 0:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 48 31 3 9 5 191:114 77
    2 Dallas Stars 50 24 4 9 13 169:141 65
    3 Minnesota Wild 51 19 9 9 14 164:147 65
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 48 17 7 12 12 161:147 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 51 20 5 8 18 171:160 58
    6 Utah Mammoth 50 19 7 4 20 158:139 56
    7 Anaheim Ducks 50 15 11 3 21 165:176 55
    8 San Jose Sharks 49 14 11 3 21 153:173 53
    9 Seattle Kraken 49 16 6 9 18 137:148 53
    10 Los Angeles Kings 49 13 7 13 16 129:139 53
    11 Nashville Predators 49 16 7 4 22 141:166 50
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 49 16 4 7 22 135:154 47
    13 Calgary Flames 50 17 4 5 24 128:149 47
    14 Winnipeg Jets 49 18 2 6 23 147:151 46
    15 St. Louis Blues 50 18 1 8 23 121:171 46
    16 Vancouver Canucks 50 11 6 5 28 133:183 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 48 25 6 4 13 170:121 66
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 50 22 9 4 15 173:145 66
    3 Detroit Red Wings 51 21 10 4 16 159:154 66
    4 Montreal Canadiens 50 18 10 7 15 172:167 63
    5 Buffalo Sabres 49 21 6 5 17 163:153 59
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 49 20 4 11 14 160:148 59
    7 New York Islanders 50 18 9 5 18 146:141 59
    8 Boston Bruins 50 21 7 2 20 166:156 58
    9 Toronto Maple Leafs 50 17 7 9 17 166:166 57
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 49 16 7 9 17 147:155 55
    11 New Jersey Devils 50 17 9 2 22 131:151 54
    12 Washington Capitals 51 21 3 6 21 162:152 54
    13 Florida Panthers 48 22 3 3 20 146:160 53
    14 Ottawa Senators 49 18 5 7 19 163:164 53
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 49 13 9 7 20 149:164 51
    16 New York Rangers 51 14 7 6 24 138:159 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (23.07%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7 (11.87%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.5 (9.77%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.23%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10 (8.31%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 13 (6.39%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.89%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.96%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 29 (2.86%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.03%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 41 (2.03%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.63%)

    14. New Jersey Devils: 61 (1.36%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 61 (1.36%)

    16. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.36%)

    17. Utah Mammoth: 61 (1.36%)

    18. New York Islanders: 76 (1.09%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.82%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.82%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    28. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 751 (0.11%)

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