Read our Flyers vs Capitals pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Washington. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Flyers take on the Capitals at 1-4-1.
- The Flyers are are averaging 2.2 goals per contest so far.
- The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
- The Capitals face Philadelphia with a record of 4-1-0.
- The Capitals come into the game ranked 16th in shots on goal.
- The Capitals are coming off a 4-1 win vs. the Flyers.
Flyers vs Capitals Preview
Betting on today's Flyers and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the Flyers in a Metropolitan division matchup.
Flyers vs. Capitals Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
- Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
- Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
- Betting Odds WAS -1.5, PHI +119 | WAS -139 O/U 6
Flyers Preview: Are the Flyers Ready for a Win at Washington?
After a 4-1 loss to the Capitals, the Flyers’ record dropped to 1-4-1. Philadelphia entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 5.
All of Washington’s goals came before the Flyers got on the board. Philadelphia’s lone goal came in the third period, narrowing the score to 2-1 before the Capitals added two more. Both of Washington’s first-period goals were short-handed.
Philadelphia managed just one goal in their 4-1 loss to Washington, with Travis Sanheim scoring his first of the season at the 19:26 mark of the third period. Cam York picked up his first assist, while Matvei Michkov added his third.
The Flyers took 18 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 14 giveaways. They were also shut out on the power play and didn’t score until the final minute of the game.
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the opening two goals, both of which came in the first period. After closing the gap to 2-1 early in the third, they allowed two more, leading to a 4-1 loss. Samuel Ersson made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.
Capitals Preview: Can the Capitals Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
With a 4-1 win over the Flyers, the Capitals improved to 4-1-0 this season. Washington’s defense shined, holding Philadelphia scoreless until the third period.
The Capitals covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score reaching 5.
Washington's offense took 29 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-1 victory over the Flyers. The Capitals opened the scoring with two shorthanded goals in the first period, including Nic Dowd's first goal of the season and Andrew Mangiapane's second.
John Carlson netted his second goal of the season, while Jakob Chychrun added his second goal as well. The Capitals had 13 giveaways and recorded six assists, with Connor McMichael picking up his 5th assist on John Carlson’s goal.
Defensively, the Capitals will look to carry over their strong performance from their previous game against the Flyers, where they allowed just one goal. Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves with a 94.4% save percentage. The defense also contributed 11 takeaways, 20 hits, and 16 blocks.
Flyers vs Capitals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their three previous road games, Philadelphia has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across the Capitals last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Capitals have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Philadelphia has an puck line mark of 0-5 while going 1-4 straight up.
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Flyers vs Capitals Free Pick
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