Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are playing each other. The Capitals are top of the Metropolitan Division with a 23-14-6 record. Philadelphia has a 16-18-7 record and is second-worst in the division.

The Washington Capitals are having a great season with their offense scoring 3.26 goals per game. Alexander Ovechkin has scored 29 goals and 19 assists. Conor Sheary, Anthony Mantha, Marcus Johansson, Dylan Strome, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Erik Gustafsson have combined for 30 goals. Erik Gustafson and Nick Jensen have added eight goals from the point. The defense has also stepped up and allowed only 2.70 goals a game with only five goals in the last three games.

Flyers are having a disappointing season with their offense struggling. Travis Konecny, Kevin Hayes, and Joel Farabee have scored 40 goals and 62 assists. The rest of the team's offense has struggled, scoring only 2.78 goals per game. Five players have nine or more goals. Their defense has let them down, allowing 3.22 goals a game, but Carter Hart has been a bright spot.

Washington Capitals are the road favorites against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals average 3.26 goals per game. They have allowed only five goals in the last three games. The Flyers have looked promising in recent games but the Capitals look like one of the best teams in Eastern Conference.

Washington Capitals have scored 22 goals in their last five games. The Flyers are allowing 3.22 goals per game. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up. Take the Over on 6 goals.

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