Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Washington Capitals conclude their home stretch on a disappointing note, having suffered three consecutive defeats without securing any points. They have lost form but remain atop the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators have slipped out of the playoff zone, enduring a five-game losing streak. However, a recent 5:3 win over the San Jose Sharks could provide the motivation needed ahead of their visit to the U.S. capital.
Washington Capitals
For the first time this season, the Capitals have lost three straight home games. After a remarkable run of 16 consecutive home outings with at least one point, they unexpectedly fell to the Calgary Flames (1:3), St. Louis Blues (2:5), and Tampa Bay Lightning (1:3). During this stretch, the Capitals conceded an average of 3.66 goals per game while scoring just four times. Alexander Ovechkin found the net in their last game, bringing his career tally to 884 goals, but overall, the Capitals’ offence has been underwhelming.
Ottawa Senators
The Senators finally ended their losing streak with a 5:3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, capitalising on a dominant third period where they scored three goals in eight minutes. The return of Brady Tkachuk (22+23) from injury made an immediate impact as he marked his comeback with a goal. Interestingly, in recent meetings with the Capitals, the Senators have proven to be a tough opponent, forcing three consecutive games into overtime and securing a 5:4 OT win in their last encounter.
Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
The Ottawa Senators have found their scoring touch, netting eight goals in their last three outings, while the Washington Capitals have conceded 11 in the same span. With Tkachuk back in the lineup, the Senators are likely to push forward aggressively and surpass their individual total.
