Game Details:
- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers at Washington Capitals
- Date: Wednesday, November 19
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Moneyline Odds: Oilers -104 | Capitals -115
Game Preview:
Two of the NHL’s biggest stars, Connor McDavid and Alex Ovechkin, are set to face off as the Edmonton Oilers travel to Washington to take on the Capitals. The moneyline odds reflect what promises to be a tightly contested game, with the Capitals being slight home favorites at -115 and the Oilers close behind at -104.
The Edmonton Oilers come into this matchup with an inconsistent recent record of “L W L W W,” according to one report. The health of their superstar duo, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, is always a primary concern, and both were subjects of injury reports earlier in the 2025 season. While specific injury statuses for this game are not available in the provided results, their presence will be critical for Edmonton’s high-powered offense.
The Washington Capitals will look to leverage their home-ice advantage. Captain Alex Ovechkin has historically performed well against the Oilers, boasting 17 goals and 12 assists in 26 career games. In a recent meeting between the two clubs, Ovechkin recorded a hat trick, proving he is still a major threat every time he steps on the ice against Edmonton. Similar to the Oilers, detailed injury reports for the Capitals for this specific date are not available, so bettors should check for updates closer to game time.
Prediction:
This matchup pits the Oilers’ dynamic offense against a veteran Capitals team led by one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time. The oddsmakers have this pegged as a near coin-flip, but the slight edge goes to the home team.
Given Washington’s status as the slight favorite, Ovechkin’s historical success in this head-to-head matchup, and the Oilers’ recent up-and-down performance, the Capitals appear to be in a good position to defend their home ice. Expect a close game, but Washington’s experience should allow them to secure the win.
The Pick: Washington Capitals (-115)
Sources:
Edmonton Oilers Injury Status – ESPN
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report and Status 2025-26 – CBS Sports
Oilers Injury Report: Leon Draisaitl & Trent Frederic
Oilers Injury Report: Trent Frederic, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid …
Oilers Injury Report: Trent Frederic, Evander Kane, Connor McDavid
Hurricanes vs. Oilers Injury Report Today – March 1 | Salisbury Post
Hurricanes vs. Oilers Injury Report Today – March 1
Predators vs. Oilers Injury Report Today – October 31
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report: What’s the latest health update of …
Edmonton Oilers Injury Status – ESPN (UK)