NHLSeries starts 1/12
Golden Knights10-5-2
vs
Capitals8-6-0
VGK 47%53% WSH
# NHL
Golden Knights vs Capitals prediction
Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals, Tuesday 12 January, 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Our line gives the Capitals a 53% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Golden Knights
- GoalsMark Stone10
- AssistsMitch Marner15
- PointsJack Eichel20
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome9
- PointsAlex Tuch12
Season averages
| VGK | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 2.88 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 25.7 | Shots Against per Game | 28.1 |
| 70.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.3 |
| 12 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.38 | Goals For per Game | 3.38 |
| 28.8 | Shots per Game | 27.8 |
| 13 | Power Play Goals | 6 |
| 27.7 | Power Play Percentage | 17.6 |
| 3 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Golden Knights
- Lat CBJ2-1 OT
- Wvs OTT4-1
- Lvs NJ5-2
- Lat BOS3-2 SO
- Wat PIT3-2
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Injury report
Golden Knights
- Parker WotherspoonInjured Reserve
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV
- Scripps Sports
- Season series
- Series starts 1/12
Capitals and Golden Knights this season
- Tue 12 JanGolden Knights at CapitalsTue 7:00 PM ET
- Sat 30 JanCapitals at Golden KnightsSat 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Golden Knights vs Capitals?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 12 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Golden Knights vs Capitals on?
ESPN lists Scripps Sports for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Golden Knights vs Capitals?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Washington Capitals a 53% chance, so a call on them pays x1.90. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Golden Knights vs Capitals played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home of the Washington Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Golden Knights play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Capitals and Golden Knights play next?
Saturday 30 January 2027 at 10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Capitals at the Golden Knights.
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