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Washington Capitals Poised to Face Philadelphia Flyers in Metropolitan Division Showdown, Flyers Favored in Betting Odds

The Washington Capitals are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a Metropolitan Division NHL matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening. The Capitals are on a three-game winning streak and currently sit in third place in the division with six points. The Flyers, on the other hand, are on a four-game losing streak and are in eighth place with three points. This will be the first of four games between the two teams, with Philadelphia being the current betting favorite with a line of -125.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Capitals +108 | Flyers -125
• Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-240) | Flyers -1.5 (+200)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 56%.

Washington vs Philadelphia Stats

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals have been performing well at the start of the season, currently ranking 18th in the NHL with 16 goals scored. Center Dylan Strome is leading the offense with seven points so far, contributing three goals and four assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren has been solid in net, with a 1-1-0 record and a .893 save percentage. The team has been struggling on the power play, but their defense has been strong, allowing only 14 goals so far this season. There are several key players on the injury report, including defenseman Matt Roy, center Nicklas Backstrom, and right winger T.J. Oshie. Overall, Washington has a power ranking of 22 and is ranked 14th in offense and defense, with a record of 3-1.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

The Philadelphia Flyers have been struggling offensively, ranking 27th in the NHL with only 13 goals scored so far this season. Center Scott Laughton has been a standout player with four points to start the season. Their power play has been successful, converting on 22.73% of their attempts. Samuel Ersson will be in goal for the Flyers, with a .894 save percentage and 2.99 goals allowed per game. The team has allowed 21 goals this season, ranking 24th in the league. They have been strong on penalty kills, successfully killing 85.71% of penalties. Flyers have key injuries to Nick Seeler and Ryan Ellis. The team has a power ranking of 30 and is ranked 16th in offense, scoring an average of 3.25 goals per game. Defensively, they rank 31st, giving up an average of 4.50 points per game. Overall, they have a 1-3-1 record. Washington has gone 1-2-0 in their last 3 matchups against Philadelphia.

Washington Capitals Favored Over Philadelphia Flyers in upcoming game

In assessing the level of pressure placed on the opposing goaltender, it is noted that the Washington Capitals rank 13th in the NHL with an average of 28.5 shots on goal against per game, whereas the Philadelphia Flyers are ranked 22nd with 30.0 shots on goal per game. Furthermore, the recent offensive performance of both teams demonstrates a significant contrast, as the Capitals have been scoring an average of 4.3 goals per game in their last three matches, while the Flyers have averaged 2.3 goals per game during the same period. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the Washington Capitals to emerge victorious in this upcoming game, with even odds.

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