Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Prediction: It's best to look at the performance

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils match which will take place on February 21st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

In the current campaign, Washington is in danger of missing out on the playoffs. It will be hard for Washington to catch up with eighth-placed Detroit, who are eight points behind them in the Eastern Conference standings. The Capitals have 56 points, good enough for 11th place. The Capitals' form leaves something to be desired as well. Heading into the match against New Jersey, they have just two wins and three losses, with an overall record of 14:16 - the 11th worst in the East over the same period.

New Jersey is looking more ambitious. The Devils have picked up seven points in five games, good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Victories over Seattle (3:1), Nashville (4:2), and Philadelphia (6:3) were among the highlights. As for the Devils' position in the NHL, the standings are fourth in the Metropolitan Division and ninth in the East, four points out of the playoff.

New Jersey will be the favorite, but betting on them would be too risky. The Capitals will be playing in their arena, which could be a problem for the Devils, who have lost three of their last five away games. It's best to look at the performance of this pairing.