Final Score: Capitals 5 - Oilers 6
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 44 | 36 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 52 | 52 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 21, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs San Jose Sharks
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 9, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
Oilers
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 18, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs New York Islanders
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Winnipeg Jets
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Nashville Predators
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2