The Washington Capitals will take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to improve their records after starting the season 0-1-0. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

Capitals vs. Islanders Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: New York Islanders MoneyLine: -103. The Islanders are playing at home, which might give them an edge. Their recent game was close, losing by just one goal.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5 (-116). Both teams have shown they can score, with the Islanders scoring three goals in their last game.

Team Trends

• The New York Islanders will play their first home game of the season at UBS Arena.
• Washington Capitals, led by head coach Spencer Carbery, are ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference.
• New York Islanders’ head coach is Patrick Roy, and the team is ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference.
• The Capitals lost their season opener against the Boston Bruins with a score of 3-1.
• In their recent game, the Islanders lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 4-3.

Capitals vs Islanders Preview

The Washington Capitals are set to visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the season. The game will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM and will be shown on ESPN+.

Washington’s Tom Wilson and New York’s Kyle Palmieri have each scored a goal in their opening games. Capitals’ goalie Logan Thompson and Islanders’ goalie Ilya Sorokin will aim to improve their performances. Fans can expect a competitive game as both teams seek to improve their early-season records.

Islanders Ready for Action

The New York Islanders have some top skaters ready to make an impact. Kyle Palmieri has scored one goal in one game. Mathew Barzal has one assist and one point in one game. Maxim Shabanov and Jonathan Drouin have each scored one goal. Scott Mayfield and Simon Holmstrom have each contributed one assist. The Islanders have scored three goals and made four assists in the season so far. In the net, Ilya Sorokin has played one game. He made 24 saves but allowed four goals. David Rittich has not played yet this season.

Capitals Gear Up for Islanders

The Washington Capitals have some key players ready to perform. Tom Wilson has scored one goal in one game. Jakob Chychrun and Aliaksei Protas each have one assist. Alex Ovechkin has two hits in one game. In the goal, Logan Thompson has played one game. He made 19 saves but allowed two goals. Charlie Lindgren has not played yet this season. The Capitals have scored one goal and have two assists this season. They have taken 36 shots on goal. The team has 35 hits and 11 blocks so far.

Final Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are at home, which might help them in this game. They lost their last game by just one goal, showing they can keep it close. Playing at UBS Arena could give them an extra boost against the Washington Capitals.

The Over 5.5 prediction seems like a good pick. The Islanders scored three goals in their last game. Both teams have shown they can score, so this game might see a lot of goals. The Capitals also have players like Tom Wilson who can find the net. This makes the Over 5.5 a solid choice.

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