The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Pick.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Canucks and Capitals, and they play the Wild next. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.17 goals per game and are scoring on 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 2 goals, Bobby Brink has 3 assists and Owen Tippett has 19 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 4.17 goals per game and are killing 88.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ivan Fedotov has allowed 10 goals on 55 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 14 goals on 123 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Devils and Flyers, and they play the Lightning next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 4 goals per game and are scoring on 11.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 5 goals, Dylan Strome has 5 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 16 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 88.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 7 goals on 74 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 7 goals on 57 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have won each of their last three games against the Flyers.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- John Carlson has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in each of the Capitals’ last four home games against the Flyers.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Martin Fehervary has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with the Capitals as home favorites.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
While the season is still young, the Capitals and Flyers are heading in different directions. The Flyers can’t get out of their own way, with losses in 5 straight games and a defense that’s allowed 3 or more goals in every game during this streak. The Capitals are rolling right now and the offense has caught fire. The Caps also just beat the Flyers last night on the road comfortably 4-1, and now they get them at home. Again, it feels like two teams heading in different directions. I’ll ride the hot hand and side with the Capitals.