Our rankings
Capitals 82%
Capitals #4 vs Blackhawks #31 in our rankings (network centrality).
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick: Capitals, 70% to win · projected 3.6–2.7
Capitals 82%
Capitals #4 vs Blackhawks #31 in our rankings (network centrality).
Capitals 62%
Capitals by 1.1 goals here, from 5 comparisons.
Capitals 61%
Projected Capitals 3.6, Blackhawks 2.7 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Against the same teams: Capitals went 4–2, Blackhawks went 2–3. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Capitals | Blackhawks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 5–4 home, Oct 14 | L 1–4 home, Oct 23 | WSH +4.0 | |
| L 2–5 home, Oct 20 | W 2–1 home, Oct 27 | CHI +4.0 | |
| W 5–2 away, Oct 2 L 2–4 away, Oct 13 |
L 2–5 home, Oct 10 | WSH +3.5 | |
| W 4–3 home, Oct 24 | L 3–4 away, Oct 3 | WSH +2.0 | |
| W 5–3 home, Oct 7 | W 5–3 home, Oct 13 | Even |