Wild vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 1/3/2025

The Washington Capitals will host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. The Capitals are 25-10-2 on the season. Washington has won six of their last ten games and they carry a 12-4-2 home ice record. The Capitals are averaging 3.65 goals scored per game which ranks 2nd best in the NHL. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Charlie Lindgren will make his 19th start in net for the Washington Capitals. Lindgren is 10-8 on the season with 48 goals allowed. Lindgren carries a 2.69 goals against average with a 898 save percentage. The Washington Capitals are allowing an average of 2.59 goals against per game. 

The Minnesota Wild are 23-11-4 on the season. The Wild have won four of their last ten games and they carry a 13-3-3 road record. Minnesota is averaging 2.95 goals scored per game. The Wild beat the Predators 5-3 in their last game played. 

Filip Gustavsson will make his 27th start in net for the Minnesota Wild. Gustavsson is 17-6-3 on the season with 59 goals allowed. Gustavsson carries a 2.28 goals against average with a .924 save percentage. The Minnesota Wild are allowing an average of 2.68 goals against per game. 

Both the Capitals and the Wild are seeking a second straight win. Washington has played very good hockey at home this season. While Minnesota has been a great road team as well. The value is in the total. Watch for a high scoring matchup. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win but the play is on the over 5-3.