Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals 1/18/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Tony G |

Last Updated: 01/17/2022 at 10:47 PM ET

Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals 1/18/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Winnipeg Jets will travel on the road to Washington DC to face off against the Washington Capitals for a pot drop of 7 PM eastern time. This game will be available on ESPN plus and NHL Center ice. Winnipeg comes into this game with a record on the season of 17-12-5, and have won four out of their last five games against St. Louis, Vegas, Arizona, and most recently on the road against Detroit by the score of 3–0.

Washington comes into this game with a record on the season of 21-9-9, and have lost four out of their last five games against St. Louis, Minnesota, Boston, and most recently against Vancouver at home by the score of 4–2. The only victory for Washington and its last five games came on the road against the New York Islanders by the score of 2–0.

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Kyle Connor is leading the Winnipeg jets in almost every offensive statistical category in points with 37, and goals with 20, two of which coming on the power play on 145 shots on goal. Connor is also leading the team in assists at 17, eight of which coming on the power-play and it is a -2 this season.

Alexander Ovechkin is also leading Washington in almost every offensive to testicle category. Ovechkin has 54 points on the season to go along with 26 goals and 28 assists. Seven power-play goals on the season for Ovechkin, and six power play assists. Ovechkin is a +15 on the season.

Ilya Samsonov is one of the best goalies in the National Hockey League at the moment with 13 wins and only four losses on the season. Samsonov has a goals against average of 2.77 on the season which is why I see Washington coming away with a victory at home. Final Score Prediction: Washington wins 4-2.

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