NHL, Eastern Conference clash. The New Jersey Devils are currently showing quite poor performance and are in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with 27 points. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals look great and are currently in first place in the conference with 53 points.
Comparing the Devils and Capitals, there is a fairly significant difference between the teams. The Devils, playing at home, show averages of 2.76 goals scored and 3.41 goals conceded. This means that the team has a negative ratio and concedes an average of 0.65 more goals than it scores. Such statistics at home are very poor. Speaking of the Capitals, this team looks the best in the entire conference in away games. The team shows averages of 3.63 goals scored and 2.68 goals conceded. This means that the team scores almost one more goal on average than it concedes. This is excellent statistics for away games. Looking at the head-to-head meetings between the teams, there is also a clear advantage on the Capitals' side. Of the last 5 games, the Capitals convincingly won four in regular time. The teams do not have significant losses for the upcoming game, and all the players in the Capitals' ranks are healthy and ready.
So, ice hockey, NHL, one of the best teams in the league meets one of the worst. The Capitals are in very good form now, and knowing the recent meetings between these teams, we predict that the Capitals will secure another victory against the Devils. Good luck and enjoy the ice hockey!
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