New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals predictions, Apr 02, 2026

Apr 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the New Jersey Devils prepare to host the Washington Capitals on April 2, 2026, both teams come into the matchup with encouraging recent form, each having secured victories in three of their last five matches. The Devils, benefiting from home ice advantage, will look to capitalize on their offensive capabilities against a formidable Capitals side.

New Jersey has shown resilience in their recent outings, displaying effective puck movement and a balanced attack. Their ability to establish a strong forecheck could prove instrumental in generating scoring opportunities, particularly in front of the Capitals’ net.

On the other hand, the Capitals have been equally competitive, showcasing their strategic prowess and veteran experience. With a solid two-way game and strong defensive structure, they will aim to mitigate the Devils’ offensive threats while leveraging their own scoring talent to gain an upper hand.

Bookmakers have placed equal odds on both teams, reflecting the tight nature of this encounter. With a model prediction of a 37.2% likelihood of a home win for the Devils compared to a 40.2% chance for the away Capitals, this match promises to be closely contested. Fans can expect a thrilling battle as both teams vie for crucial points in the standings.

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New Jersey
38.7%		 Draw
22.7%		 Washington
38.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Washington Capitals: 0.19% New Jersey Devils: 0.07%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.51 4.26 2.52
Pinnacle 2.44 4.18 2.44

Latest Results

31.03.26 New York Rangers – New Jersey Devils – 4:1
29.03.26 New Jersey Devils – Chicago Blackhawks – 5:3
28.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – New Jersey Devils – 5:2
26.03.26 Nashville Predators – New Jersey Devils – 2:4
24.03.26 Dallas Stars – New Jersey Devils – 4:6		 31.03.26 Washington Capitals – Philadelphia Flyers – 6:4
28.03.26 Vegas Golden Knights – Washington Capitals – 4:5 penalties
26.03.26 Utah Mammoth – Washington Capitals – 4:7
24.03.26 St. Louis Blues – Washington Capitals – 3:0
22.03.26 Washington Capitals – Colorado Avalanche – 2:3 OT

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 13 and 12)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Jersey won 1.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Washington may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, New Jersey has had a series of away games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Jersey won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 68:76. (average 3.4:3.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, New Jersey won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 33:45. (average 3.3:4.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.03.26 Washington Capitals – New Jersey Devils – 2:1
    27.12.25 New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals – 3:4 OT
    15.11.25 Washington Capitals – New Jersey Devils – 2:3 penalties
    28.09.25 New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals – 2:3 penalties
    30.11.24 New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals – 5:6

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 73 43 6 10 14 277:185 108
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 75 34 10 12 19 255:209 100
    3 Minnesota Wild 74 26 15 12 21 242:216 94
    4 Anaheim Ducks 74 24 17 5 28 249:256 87
    5 Edmonton Oilers 75 29 9 9 28 261:251 85
    6 Utah Mammoth 74 29 9 6 30 235:212 82
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 75 25 8 16 26 236:236 82
    8 Nashville Predators 74 25 9 9 31 220:246 77
    9 Los Angeles Kings 73 19 10 18 26 195:222 76
    10 Winnipeg Jets 74 25 7 12 30 213:228 76
    11 San Jose Sharks 72 22 12 7 31 220:257 75
    12 Seattle Kraken 73 25 7 11 30 206:227 75
    13 St. Louis Blues 73 27 4 11 31 195:232 73
    14 Calgary Flames 74 24 7 8 35 191:234 70
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 75 20 7 14 34 195:248 68
    16 Vancouver Canucks 73 14 7 8 44 187:277 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 74 34 13 6 21 263:218 100
    2 Buffalo Sabres 75 38 8 8 21 263:221 100
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 74 37 9 6 22 268:207 98
    4 Montreal Canadiens 74 31 12 10 21 262:234 96
    5 Boston Bruins 75 31 12 8 24 256:233 94
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 75 31 7 16 21 263:238 92
    7 New York Islanders 76 28 14 5 29 222:221 89
    8 Columbus Blue Jackets 75 27 11 12 25 239:231 88
    9 Detroit Red Wings 74 28 11 8 27 216:223 86
    10 Ottawa Senators 74 32 6 10 26 247:230 86
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 74 23 14 12 25 220:225 86
    12 Washington Capitals 75 32 6 9 28 238:223 85
    13 New Jersey Devils 74 26 12 2 34 205:227 78
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 75 23 9 13 30 235:264 77
    15 Florida Panthers 74 28 8 3 35 222:247 75
    16 New York Rangers 75 22 9 9 35 215:233 71

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.93%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.95%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.4%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.61%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.44%)

    6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15.5 (5.4%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 16.5 (5.07%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.07%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 26 (3.22%)

    10. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.58%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.58%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.04%)

    14. Columbus Blue Jackets: 53.5 (1.57%)

    15. New York Islanders: 61 (1.37%)

    16. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.37%)

    17. Detroit Red Wings: 101 (0.83%)

    18. Los Angeles Kings: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Philadelphia Flyers: 226 (0.37%)

    20. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 451 (0.19%)

    22. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 551 (0.15%)

    24. San Jose Sharks: 551 (0.15%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.1%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    28. Chicago Blackhawks: 2501 (0.03%)

    29. Florida Panthers: 3001 (0.03%)

    30. Toronto Maple Leafs: 3001 (0.03%)

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