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Alex Ovechkin is heating up again. He enters Wednesday with goals in back-to-back games and three in his last four. His latest tally was career goal No. 903. He now sits one away from tying Jaromir Jagr for the most game-winners in NHL history.
Washington beat Los Angeles 2-1 Monday behind Ovechkin’s milestone and Charlie Lindgren’s 30 saves. The Capitals still have only three wins in their last 11, but Spencer Carbery sees momentum building. The offense has improved and Ovechkin has eight points in his last seven.
Edmonton arrives in need of a reset. The Oilers lost 5-1 in Buffalo and fell to 2-2-0 on their seven-game road trip. Jack Roslovic has been a bright spot with a five-game point streak. Leon Draisaitl added another assist Monday. Connor McDavid’s eight-game streak ended after a heavy hit into the boards.
Still, Edmonton has dropped five of its last eight and continues to struggle with depth scoring. Kris Knoblauch wants more consistency from the full lineup.
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Line Movement and Odds
Market at publication:
- Capitals -114, Oilers -104
- Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 (-274), Capitals -1.5 (+215)
- Total 6 (over -108, under -113)
Early action has leaned slightly to Washington after Edmonton’s loss in Buffalo. The total opened at 6 and remains steady. Public bettors lean toward the over because of Edmonton’s high-volume offense and Washington’s recent uptick.
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Matchup Breakdown
Edmonton outlook
Edmonton remains a high-danger team when McDavid and Draisaitl drive play. They rank fifth in shots and own a top-four power play. They generated 33 shots in Buffalo but lacked finish. Defensive coverage broke down often, something Washington can exploit.
The Oilers need secondary scoring. Their bottom six is light on production. Their rush attack can still create clean looks, but turnover management remains a problem.
Washington outlook
Washington’s offense comes alive when Ovechkin threatens from the circles and Tom Wilson creates pressure down low. Lindgren has been sharp. The Capitals block shots aggressively and reduce high-danger looks well at home.
Their challenge is depth. Pierre-Luc Dubois remains out. Washington leans heavily on its top players to carry pace.
Key battle
Washington’s front-net defense versus Edmonton’s entry game. If the Capitals slow McDavid and Draisaitl through the neutral zone, the Oilers lose most of their structure.
Injuries and Conditions
Edmonton Oilers
- Kasperi Kapanen, out, undisclosed.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, out, undisclosed.
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Washington Capitals
- Pierre-Luc Dubois, out, lower body.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Washington defends better and has regained scoring rhythm. Edmonton’s depth scoring and team structure have lagged for weeks. The Capitals also bring a strong home-ice push when Ovechkin is rolling.
Projected score: Capitals 4, Oilers 3.
Best bet: Capitals -114.
Secondary lean: Over 6.
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