The Vegas Golden Knights are a well-oiled machine right now. They have a 7-2-1 record in their last ten games, moving them to the top of a competitive Pacific Division.

They are now back on home ice, where they have an 8-1 record on the season and have been dominating since the day they entered the NHL.

According to My Capitals vs. predictions Golden Knights continue to build on their home success with one of the game’s best attacking defenders leading the charge.

Let’s take a closer look at my NHL picks for November 17th.

Capitals vs Golden Knights prediction

My best choice
Shea Theodore more than 0.5 points (-113 at FanDuel)

My analysis

The Washington Capitals are off to an exceptional start that has exceeded even the highest expectations. That being said, there are some emerging issues under the hood. They haven’t fully shown themselves yet.

Washington quietly ranks 29th in 5v5 expected goals against over the past 10 games, staying company with teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.

They give away many good chances, but have largely masked their defensive shortcomings with solid goaltending.

That’s not a recipe for long-term success and it involves a date with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Knights have plenty of top talent and consistently finish at an efficient pace, ranking 4th in the NHL in shooting percentage so far.

Not to mention, the Golden Knights have taken their offense to a new level. They rank first in terms of generating 5v5 shots and fourth in terms of goals scored in the last ten matches.

Given the volume Vegas generates and the opportunities Washington gets, this is a spot where the Golden Knights should score some goals.

If that’s the case, Shea Theodore will likely be involved. He’s an elite offensive defenseman who routinely skates behind the top line in 5v5 in addition to serving as the quarterback of the NHL’s second-most efficient power play.

He plays big minutes and is a focal point behind Vegas’ elite offense. Expect him to make noise offensively in this sneaky-good matchup.

Capitals vs. Golden Knights same-game parlay (SGP)

Shea Theodore More than 0.5 points

Pavel Dorofeyev More than 0.5 points

Golden Knights Moneyline

Pavel Dorofeyev is another player high on the list of guys who should take advantage of this matchup against the Capitals. He skates on the top line and is the top power play unit, next to Jack Eichel, who has 27 points in 17 games and has been one of the best playmakers in the NHL.

Dorofeyev should have ample opportunity to use his prolific shot – the best attribute of his playing attributes – often sharing the ice with a player who already has 22 assists.

Having a distributor like Shea Theodore playing behind him for a healthy portion of his shifts, whether it be in 5v5 or on the power play, will certainly help matters as well.

Given how much their ice overlaps, it’s a very realistic possibility that both players cash in on the same goal.

I like this spot for the Golden Knights as a whole. Their offensive game has really taken off, while the Capitals are moving in the wrong direction defensively.

Not to mention the Caps did much of their damage at home (7-2-1). It will be more difficult for them to find their game in Vegas against a team that has been nearly unbeatable on home soil since Day 1.

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Capitals vs. Golden Knights Odds

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Capitals vs. Golden Knights Opening Odds

• Puck line:Washington +1.5 | Vegas-1.5
• Moneyline: Washington +117 | Vegas-132
• Top/Bottom: More than 6 | Under 6

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