{"id":478561,"date":"2025-11-26T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=478561"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T00:12:27","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-26-winnipeg-jets-vs-washington-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/26\/nhl-predictions-nov-26-winnipeg-jets-vs-washington-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov 26 Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Winnipeg Jets hosting the Washington Capitals. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\">\n<h3>Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Jets 2-0 Capitals<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.primevideo.com\/salp\/nhl\/ref=dvm_ass_acm_xx_mf_s_imp_d990ef38Naf6411f0bc06bb6bfb4a4ee\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/11\/PRIMN_25_OOHDisplayAdBanner_Desktop_728x90_POST_Final_en-CA_PV00045908_Tonight.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SN West<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/20\/the-winnipeg-jets-lock-down-one-of-the-best-leaders\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/09\/washington-capitals-injury-concern-important-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a>. Thomas Milic is projected to make his NHL debut, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Milic will likely get the call due to the injury to Vezina Trophy winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a>. The Jets are 4-6 in the last 10 games and need to tread water until Hellebuyck&#8217;s return. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> leads the team in assists (17) and points (28) so far for the Jets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> is expected to get the start for the Capitals, who are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games. However, Washington has gotten victories in four of its last five games. The Caps are sixth in goals scored (3.30) and goals allowed (2.65). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilsoto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Wilson<\/a> is first on the club in goals (12) and points (23) heading into the American Thanksgiving holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Asking a young goalie to deal with a high-flying team like the Capitals is a tall order. Washington should pick up the win.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Capitals win 4-2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"_Y_IKwvFR61fqhBAWoh5xQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2246533646\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_Y_IKwvFR61fqhBAWoh5xQ',sig:'y3FK_4P6v3kCc7xOReEnSQJJTtv8A5rLei66O4ZHlFk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2246533646',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Rangers 0-1 Hurricanes<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> MSG 2; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p>Our next game of NHL predictions is a Metropolitan Division matchup between the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/24\/vincent-trocheck-return-sparks-life-new-york-rangers-offence\/\" target=\"_self\"> New York Rangers<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/21\/nhl-predictions-nov-21-carolina-hurricanes-vs-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\"> Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shestig01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is the likely starter for the Rangers, who lost four straight before beating the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/24\/nhl-predictions-november-24th-st-louis-blues-new-york-rangers\/\" target=\"_self\">St Louis Blues<\/a> Monday night. New York is 5-5 in the last 10 games entering this divisional game. Artemin Panarin is tops in assists (14) and points (20) so far for the Blueshirts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederik Andersen<\/a> is the projected starter for the Hurricanes, who are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games. However, Carolina is coming off an upset loss to the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/17\/buffalo-sabres-defenceman-injury-update\/\" target=\"_self\"> Buffalo Sabres<\/a> on Sunday. The Hurricanes are third in goals scored with an average of 3.5 per game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ahose01,ahose02&amp;search=Sebastian+Aho&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> is leading in assists (13) and points (21) so far, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarvise01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Jarvis<\/a> leads in goals with 11.<\/p>\n<p>The Rangers are a better road team than they are at MSG. However, the Hurricanes will get the victory.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Hurricanes win 3-2.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ouQcVJJHQsRmkGPKaII48w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2238676510\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ouQcVJJHQsRmkGPKaII48w',sig:'zH3i3ooeYV_WbFT_vb-wjBffFJNn3eYEJLckVCrrLWU=',w:'594px',h:'397px',items:'2238676510',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<h3>2024-25 Season Series: Wild 3-1 Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. TV:<\/strong> Hulu; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/gamecenter\/chi-vs-min\/2025\/11\/26\/2025020370\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our last game<\/a> of NHL predictions is a Central Division battle between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/21\/nhl-predictions-nov-20-pittsburgh-penguins-minnesota-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/18\/nhl-predictions-nov-18-calgary-flames-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks.<\/a> Minnesota is projected to give the start to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Filip Gustavsson<\/a>, who is 6-7-2 so far this season. The Wild are 8-1-1 in the last 10 games, including five straight victories. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> is tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/boldyma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Boldy<\/a> for the team&#8217;s lead in goals with 13, but Kaprizov is tops in assists (14) and points (27).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/knighsp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> is expected starter for the Blackhawks, who are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games entering this contest. However, Chicago has dropped its last three consecutive games. The Blackhawks are a top 10 team on the penalty kill and the power play. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> is leading in all offensive categories like goals (13), assists (18), and points (31).<\/p>\n<p>The Wild are coming into the game on a hot streak. That should continue against an improved Blackhawks team.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Wild win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with our prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go back to our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for the Jets versus the Capitals is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/morrijo04.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Morrissey<\/a> to get an assist in this game for Winnipeg. On the Washington side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ovechal01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-25_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Ovechkin<\/a> to get an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo by: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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