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The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

Washington and Philadelphia meet for the third time this season, with the boys in red winning the first two outings. Our NHL betting picks believe the Capitals will win again, and this time in convincing fashion against the Flyers. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports A lot can change in a month. The last time these teams squared off, both sides were trying…

Caps launch Little Free Library at MedStar Capitals Iceplex practice facility in Arlington, share favorite books. ARLINGTON, Va. - Hold on to your hockey stick, the Washington Capitals have decided to get into the library business. The Capitals have become the first NHL hockey team to launch a Little Free Library. You'll find it in the lobby of the…

Arlington, Va. - The Washington Capitals announced today the launch of a Little Free Library book-sharing box in the lobby at MedStar Capitals Iceplex (MCI) in Arlington, Va. The Capitals-themed book-sharing box launches today with various hockey titles as well as books identified by select Capitals players as a recent read or favorite book. It…

The Washington Capitals end 2022 with a home matinee against the Montreal Canadiens. Here's how to watch and bet on the game. The Caps five game winning streak came to an end the other night at the hands of the Ottawa Senators after they blew a 3-1 lead. Tonight will be the second meeting between the team's this season at Capital One Arena. They…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 29. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Wednesday's best bet on Boston was a winner as the Bruins skated away with a 3-1 victory in New Jersey. It's a big slate, and I put off…

The Washington Capitals will travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers. These teams are having nearly identical seasons and are only one point apart from each other in the standings. The Capitals have played 36 games and are in the second Wild Card spot with 35 points. The Rangers have played 35 games and are in the first Wild…

Neither the Capitals nor the Rangers were clicking on all cylinders earlier in the season. However, in December, they are fourth and fifth, respectively, in points percentage in the NHL. New York is third and the Capitals eighth in goals scored per game during that stretch. The Rangers are hot offensively despite averaging less than 30 shots on…

For the first time in a week, we can say it's game day. Tonight the Washington Capitals will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers for the second time this season. It also marks their first time against the Rangers since opening night which resulted in a 5-1 Capitals win. The Caps have earned points in 15 of their last 20…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 22. Follow me on to stay up to date. Thursday's Best Bets: Washington Capitals -115 I'm tracking all my plays on Betstamp: a third party bet tracking app. The bets reveal themselves after…

The chase for Gordie Howe and for second place on the NHL all-time goals list continues tonight as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will look for their 7th win in their last 8 games. What a coincidence it could be for Alex Ovechkin to tie or even break Mr. Hockey's goal total of 801 against none other then Gordie's former team in the…

The Florida Panthers head home, having evened the series with the Washington Capitals at two games. Can the Eastern Conference favorites come out on top? This content was produced by The Hockey News' sponsor, BetMGM. The Florida Panthers head home, having evened the series with the Washington Capitals at two games. Game 4 was both the lowest…

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday. The pregame narrative: Alex Ovechkin is on a rampage in an effort tie Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list, and we're betting he does. Michael Bunting and T.J. Oshie are important to their respective teams' offensive attacks and are good picks to score a…

The Washington Capitals travel to Central Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second of a home-and-home series. It's time to continue our NHL odds series and deliver a Capitals-Lightning prediction and pick. The Capitals and Lightning played on Friday night, which was a dominating victory for Washington. It was a scoreless game in the…

This Blackhawks season is going to test fans. It's going to test some players. It's likely to test Jonathan Toews' and Patrick Kane's loyalty. It's unlikely to test Luke Richardson. Richardson had a pretty good idea of what he was signing up for when he became the Blackhawks' coach. But even with an understanding that this team wasn't built to win…

Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers 12/7/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Washington Capitals will be at Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Washington is 11-12-4 on 26 points and placed sixth in the Metropolitan Division with a 4-8-3 road record on the season. The Capitals just snapped a two-game…

The Washington Capitals will kick off a back to back set of weekend games. First up is a road contest against the Buffalo Sabres tonight then tomorrow night they return home to host the New Jersey Devils. It also is the third and final game between the Caps and Sabres this season. The Caps come in having lost two straight games which is a rarity in…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for Wednesday, November 23. NHL Bets Today: Odds, predictions and picks for Wednesday, November 23 Recap: Tuesday's best bet on the Los Angeles Kings got off to a great start, with the Kings jumping out to…

There are a hearty 12 games on the NHL schedule for tonight which presents a plethora of potential wagers for bettors. The pregame narrative: The Washington Capitals are struggling to score goals and another tough defensive opponent awaits. The Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, meanwhile, aim to continue their winning ways. Odds as of 9:22 a.m.…

The Tampa Bay Lightning won every statistical category when they played the Washington Capitals on Friday except the one that counts. Tampa Bay had more shots on goal, won more faceoffs as well as more hits and blocked shots only to come out on the wrong side of a 5-1 final. The teams now meet in Tampa with the Lightning trying to avoid suffering a…

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a lopsided 5-1 defeat to the Washington Capitals on Friday, and hope to get their revenge on home ice. Here are our top Capitals-Lightning picks. This season has been far from a cake walk for Tampa Bay. Luckily, the Bolts have been playing reasonably well considering they've battled through subpar goaltending and…

After a couple days off the Washington Capitals are back in action as they look to put a down January behind them and have a much better month of February. Tonight they'll take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road with the season series split at 1-1-0 with each team winning on Washington's home ice. The Capitals held an optional morning skate…

Another inter-conference encounter will take place in the NHL on Saturday, March 12, when the Rogers Place in Edmonton hosts Tampa Bay, and here you can see the best Lighting vs. Oilers betting pick and odds. The Lightning secured a 5-3 victory in Florida in the first H2H of the season, and Tampa is now hoping to sweep the series in Canada. Tampa…

If the season ended right now, a pair of perennial playoff teams would be on the outside looking in. Tampa Bay, which has played in the last three Stanley Cup finals, is ninth in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, and only eight teams make the postseason from each conference. Tampa Bay is still in a better position than Washington, as 11…

Washington's injury list seems to grow bigger and bigger every week, and now it has to face a hungry Tampa team that has won four of six. With a healthier roster, our NHL betting picks are backing the Lightning to get the job done in 60 minutes. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals are set for their first…

Ice Hockey. NHL Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Capital One Arena (Washington) 02.10.2022 02:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1716 Bet TypeW2 (incl. OT) Bookmaker Bet Now! On November 2, the ice of the Capital One Arena will host a regular season NHL match between Washington and Vegas. The game is scheduled to start at 02:00.…

The Florida Panthers will try to win their first playoff series since 1996 as they face the Washington Capitals in Game 6 in the nation's capital. It's time to continue our NHL odds coverage with a Panthers-Capitals prediction and pick. The Panthers rallied to defeat the Capitals 5-3 in Game 5 to regain the advantage in this series. Florida fell…

There are four NHL games on Wednesday's slate and a number of quality options for bettors. The pregame narrative: The Pittsburgh Penguins are slumping but we like their chances of snapping out of it against the Washington Capitals. Both the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, face exploitable defences and shouldn't have issues…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-6-2) head to D.C. to take on the Washington Capitals (6-6-2) Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Penguins vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. This is a battle of 2 playoff teams that have gotten…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet on hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date on my best bets and other news impacts the betting markets. NHL betting market report for Wednesday, November 9 Recap: Tuesday's best bet, a two unit…

IMAGO/Larry MacDougal Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their previous seven games in the NHL Washington Capitals picked up a fourth win in ten in their previous fixture in the NHL If you're looking for the latest Penguins vs Capitals predictions and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Two sides that may have been hoping for a slightly…

On Friday evening, the Washington Capitals travel to the City of Good Neighbors in Buffalo to take on the Sabres. Let's dive into our NHL odds series, which includes a Capitals-Sabres prediction and pick. to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, new users need to register,…

There are three NHL games on Monday's slate and we've got a bet for each contest. The pregame narrative: The Edmonton Oilers may not be playing their best hockey, but they still look better than the Washington Capitals. The St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins haven't performed like top-tier offences as of late which should put the under in play.…

The Washington Capitals (6-3-3) open a two-game set against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins (6-5-1) Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop will be at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Penguins NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The Capitals have been off since last Sunday after having one game against the Philadelphia Flyers and…

Can the Edmonton Oilers deal the Washington Capitals their fifth straight loss? Find out who we like in our Oilers-Capitalspicks. The Oilers look to improve on their perfect 3-0road mark when they open a four-game trip Monday against the Capitals, who have lost four straight games and are struggling to score. Here are my NHL picks and predictions…

Both rosters bolster some of the league's best talent, but Washington comes into this game missing significant pieces due to injury. With all those bodies missing, our NHL betting picks are riding the Oilers to pull off the road win. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports We have an entertaining matchup in Monday's nightcap with the Metropolitan Division's…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet on hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date as I handicap the NHL each day. Market Report for Thursday, November 3rd Recap: No action on Wednesday. Nothing to report. Wins: 20 Losses: 18 Units…

Florida's goal-scoring prowess has been mostly minimized during the series' first three games. Our NHL betting picks and predictions break down why that should change in Game 4 - with the Panthers in need of a crucial win. The Florida Panthers will try to avoid falling into a 3-1 series hole when they take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One…

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Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet on hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date on starting goaltenders and any new developments that might impact the betting market. Market Report for Tuesday, November 1st Recap: Monday was a quiet…

As the Washington Capitals likely see one of their new netminders debut for the club against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, they will also see a familiar and former goaltender on the other side. Ilya Samsonov will kick off his Leafs' tenure against his former Capitals on Thursday after Matt Murray got the call to open Toronto's campaign…

It was an excellent start to the new season as we cashed both of our bets last night on the Rangers ML (-115) and Golden Knights ML (+100)! The NHL is back with another six games this evening as 12 teams take the ice for the first time this year. Here are my top two bets for today's slate. Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals Both the Bruins and…

It was an excellent start to the new season as we cashed both of our bets last night on the Rangers ML (-115) and Golden Knights ML (+100)! The NHL is back with another six games this evening as 12 teams take the ice for the first time this year. Here's my top pick for today's game: Bruins vs. Capitals. Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals Both…

Both the Capitals and Canucks have lost four of five, but Washington snatched a 2-0 victory last night and appears to be the team better positioned to put that poor hockey behind them. Read more in our Canucks vs. Capitals NHL betting preview. There's just a single game on the NHL betting board today with an afternoon showdown between the Vancouver…

Boston and Washington kick off their season on Wednesday night in the nation's capital. With both sides dealing with injuries, we'll take the road dogs to outright. Read more in our Bruins vs. Capitals betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals will start the 2022-23 campaign with some key members of the…

The nature of hockey, with bouncing pucks and injurieslurking around every corner, usually means teams suddenly drop from being playoff contenders. Let's look at the top picks to make or miss the playoffs in 2022-23. Injuries might be the biggest factor when assessing which teams could miss the playoffs. The Vegas Golden Knights looked likea sure…

The Capitals are rested coming out of the All-Star break and get their superstar captain back for a home date with the Blue Jackets. Columbus has been giving up goals in droves this year - and our NHL betting picks expect the Caps to light it up tonight. The Washington Capitals come out of the All-Star break with a number of key bodies still…

When it comes to perennial contention, few teams across the NHL can match the success the Capitals have had in the Alex Ovechkin Era. The Capitals have reached the playoffs in eight straight seasons and 14 of their last 15. Though some of the names have changed over the years, they've managed to keep a competitive core intact built around large…

With under two weeks to go until the 2022-23 NHL season gets underway, the betting market is starting to take shape. The Colorado Avalanche opened as, and remain, the clear Stanley Cup favorite at+425 on BetMGM and then there's a bit of a jump to the chasing pack. Toronto (+800), Florida (+900), Carolina (+1000) and Tampa Bay (+1200) round out the…

It might come across as a surprise to some that Keefe is on the hot seat and the favorite to be canned first. After all, he did just lead the Maple Leafs to a franchise record 115-point regular season. However, for the third year in a row, Keefe couldn't win a playoff round, something the Leafs haven't done since 2004. For a team that's a top…