Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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### Match Preview: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

On March 20, 2026, the Washington Capitals will host the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in an intriguing NHL matchup. Both teams have shown varying form recently, with the Capitals securing victory in 2 of their last 5 games, while the Devils have fared slightly better, winning 3 of their last 5 outings.

The Capitals, despite their inconsistent results, possess a potent offensive lineup capable of outscoring opponents when at their best. Their home advantage at Capital One Arena will be crucial as they look to leverage the support of their fans. Meanwhile, the Devils have shown resilience and adaptability in their gameplay, often capitalizing on transitional plays and exploiting defensive lapses in their opponents.

According to bookmakers, the Capitals are the favorites with odds of 2.14 for a home win, while the Devils sit at 3.04 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 46% probability of a Capitals win, a 23.2% chance of a draw, and a 31.4% likelihood of a Devils victory, forecasting a competitive final score of 3:2 in favor of the Capitals.

As both teams strive for points to enhance their standings, fans can expect an exciting clash that could go either way, emphasizing the unpredictability inherent in hockey.

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Washington
45.3%		 Draw
22.8%		 New Jersey
31.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Washington Capitals: 0.3% New Jersey Devils: 0.08%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.14 4.26 3.04

Latest Results

14.03.26 Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins – 2:3 penalties
12.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Washington Capitals – 1:2
11.03.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Washington Capitals – 4:1
09.03.26 Washington Capitals – Calgary Flames – 7:3
07.03.26 Boston Bruins – Washington Capitals – 3:1		 16.03.26 New Jersey Devils – Boston Bruins – 4:3 OT
14.03.26 New Jersey Devils – Los Angeles Kings – 6:4
12.03.26 New Jersey Devils – Calgary Flames – 4:5
08.03.26 New Jersey Devils – Detroit Red Wings – 0:3
07.03.26 New Jersey Devils – New York Rangers – 6:3

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 12 and 13)
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • New Jersey may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, New Jersey has had a series of home games.
  • Washington might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 75:71. (average 3.8:3.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:34. (average 3.2:3.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    23.11.24 Washington Capitals – New Jersey Devils – 2:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 66 39 5 9 13 249:170 97
    2 Dallas Stars 67 33 9 10 15 235:184 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 69 25 14 12 18 230:199 90
    4 Anaheim Ducks 67 22 15 3 27 223:233 77
    5 Edmonton Oilers 69 26 8 9 26 243:235 77
    6 Utah Mammoth 68 27 8 6 27 214:191 76
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 68 23 8 14 23 220:211 76
    8 Seattle Kraken 67 25 6 9 27 193:205 71
    9 Los Angeles Kings 67 18 10 15 24 180:201 71
    10 San Jose Sharks 66 20 12 6 28 207:234 70
    11 Nashville Predators 67 22 8 9 28 199:228 69
    12 Winnipeg Jets 67 23 5 11 28 191:206 67
    13 St. Louis Blues 67 24 3 10 30 177:222 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 67 18 7 12 30 178:217 62
    15 Calgary Flames 67 22 4 7 34 167:212 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 67 14 7 8 38 176:248 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 67 31 11 6 19 235:197 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 68 35 7 6 20 237:200 90
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 66 32 9 4 21 237:184 86
    4 Montreal Canadiens 67 25 12 10 20 236:222 84
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 67 29 5 15 18 230:204 83
    6 New York Islanders 68 25 14 5 24 200:192 83
    7 Detroit Red Wings 68 26 11 8 23 200:203 82
    8 Boston Bruins 68 27 10 8 23 224:214 82
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 67 24 11 11 21 217:209 81
    10 Ottawa Senators 66 28 6 9 23 225:205 77
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 New Jersey Devils 67 22 12 2 31 180:204 70
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 69 21 8 12 28 216:241 70
    15 Florida Panthers 67 26 7 3 31 201:225 69
    16 New York Rangers 67 19 9 8 31 190:209 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.8 (22.02%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 (16.73%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.39%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11.5 (7.27%)

    5. Dallas Stars: 13 (6.44%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14 (5.98%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.65%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 20 (4.18%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 35 (2.39%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 37.5 (2.23%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 38.5 (2.17%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 43.5 (1.92%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 48.5 (1.72%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.64%)

    15. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 59 (1.42%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.18%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. San Jose Sharks: 188.5 (0.44%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 276 (0.3%)

    21. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    22. Florida Panthers: 351 (0.24%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 351 (0.24%)

    24. Nashville Predators: 426 (0.2%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 876 (0.1%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1001 (0.08%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1251 (0.07%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1251 (0.07%)

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