{"id":433507,"date":"2023-10-25T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=433507"},"modified":"2023-10-28T10:38:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T14:38:41","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-25-capitals-vs-devils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/25\/nhl-predictions-oct-25-capitals-vs-devils\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 25: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/24\/washington-capitals-struggle-start-season\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> vs<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/22\/who-should-be-in-the-new-jersey-devils-ring-of-honour-next\/\" target=\"_self\"> New Jersey Devils.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days.<\/p>\n<h3>NHL Predictions<\/h3>\n<h3>Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Capitals 0-0 Devils<\/h3>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> TNT; Max<\/p>\n<p>Our only game of tonight&#8217;s NHL predictions has the Capitals looking to get right against the Devils. Washington looked dreadful in a 4-1 loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/08\/nhl-rumours-maple-leafs-2024-nhl-draft\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>. <span class=\"text-center text-lg xl:text-2xl\">Hunter Shepard<\/span> is the confirmed starter for the Capitals and this will be his NHL debut. It&#8217;s often tough to read how an opposing club will react to a new goalie. Could he have an advantage since this will be his first NHL start? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ovechal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Ovechkin<\/a> finally got on the scoresheet with the lone goal for Washington. However, he&#8217;s going to need a lot more help if the Capitals want to start gaining forward momentum.<\/p>\n<p>[cta id=4013 type=cta]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schmiak01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akira Schmid<\/a> is the projected starter for the Devils, but<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyfaceoff.com\/starting-goalies\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> always check social media<\/a> when locking in a fantasy goalie. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/toffoty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Toffoli<\/a> netted a hat trick for New Jersey in a victory over the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/10\/24\/montreal-canadiens-bold-predictions-for-2023-24\/\" target=\"_self\"> Montreal Canadiens<\/a> last night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hugheja03,hugheja02&amp;search=Jack+Hughes&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-10-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Hughes<\/a> also dished out four assists for New Jersey. The Devils have scored five goals in their last two games. This team is showing that it can hang with the best in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are coming off back-to-back games the night before. However, the Capitals had the doors blown off them. Washington should put up a better effort, but it&#8217;s been giving up a lot of high-danger chances. That and a new face in goal could spell a problem for them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Devils win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<div><strong>Ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. 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