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New Jersey is returning home after an unsuccessful trip to Winnipeg, where the team's long winning streak was interrupted. Washington is in good shape, although its latest victory was largely due to the goalkeeper. Our betting tip takes into account the performance of the hosts in recent meetings, and the main bet assumes at least four goals in their performance
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New Jersey Devils
The Devils failed to extend their five-game winning streak, losing to Winnipeg with a score of 2:4. Sheldon Keogh's team botched the start of the game, conceding two goals, but quickly regained equality thanks to goals from Jesper Bratt and Cody Glass. However, former striker Dawson Mercer brought the Jets ahead again, and in the end, the opponent hit an empty goal. Jack Hughes scored an assist, extending his personal scoring streak to six games.
The defeat does not negate the successful results of New Jersey, which has won nine of the last eleven meetings. Earlier, the team defeated Toronto (4:0), beat the Islanders (5:4 OT) and St. Louis (5:4 OT). Connor Hellebike, who has been on vacation in Winnipeg, should now return to the gate. At the same time, the attack will remain without Anthony Manta, who has been placed on the long-term injured list.
Washington Capitals
The Capitals' last meeting in Ottawa was a real test for Logan Thompson. In the second period, the Canadians outscored the opponent with a score of 17:2, but the goalkeeper did not allow them to create a decisive lead. Washington was trailing 1-2 after forty minutes, but Pierre-Luc Dubois restored the tie, and Cole Hutson scored the winning goal in overtime. The 3-2 success was the second in a row for Spencer Carbery's team.
Before that, the capital club beat Florida (4:3), having managed to improve after defeats from Dallas (5:6) and Minnesota (1:5). Hutson has scored six points in the last five games and is gradually becoming an important offensive player. Dylan Strome and Alex Tak also help to maintain performance, but most of them are not very effective yet. Injuries to defenders Rasmus Sandin and Vincent Dearnay create additional difficulties.
The previous confrontation between the teams took place on October 17 and ended with Washington's victory with a score of 4:2. However, now New Jersey looks much more confident in attack, and Hughes and Bratt regularly create dangerous moments. The hosts are able to maintain pressure with several links, which is especially important against an opponent who spent too much time on the defensive in the last meeting. At the same time, the return of the Hellebike should add reliability at the last turn and allow the field players to act more actively.
Washington has a fairly strong squad, but has regularly conceded three or more goals in recent matches. Even Thompson's great game doesn't always help hide the defenders' problems. New Jersey has scored at least four goals in three of the previous five meetings, and has been successful against opponents with different playing styles. We hope that after the setback in Winnipeg, the hosts will try to seize the initiative from the very first minute. With four pucks, the chosen bet will win, and three will bring a refund.
Our betting tip is that New Jersey has more than three goals in 1.83
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