Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 4/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

The Boston Bruins (63-12-5) will take on the Washington Capitals (34-36-9) at TD Garden on Tuesday.

The Washington Capitals will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-2 loss against the Panthers their last time on the ice. Washington accounted for 10 penalty mins in this game. The Capitals could have played much better offensively in this loss. They also had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to make the most of them. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 24 shots they put on goal.

Washington Capitals opponents have earned 219 power play tries (28th in hockey) and have tallied 38 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have seen 2,430 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .898. Washington has tried 2,466 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.8%. At even strength, the Capitals have allowed 211 goals while earning 191 on offense. Washington has accounted for 242 power play chances and they have scored 51 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 21.07%. For the year, they have earned 77 points and their points percentage is sitting at .487. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 242 goals (20th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have conceded 249.

The player between the pipes for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has been involved in 59 games throughout his NHL career. He has an overall record of 28-22-5 and got the start in 53 games. Opponents have scored 160 goals versus Lindgren in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.88. Lindgren has seen 1,706 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 1,546 saves. His save percentage sits at .906 for his 3,334 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his time in hockey, Lindgren has accounted for 31 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .585.

The last time they were on the ice, Boston went up against the Flyers in a matchup where the Bruins ended up with the win by a tally of 5-3. The Bruins recorded 5 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this contest but were not able to net one.

On the year, the Boston Bruins have earned a total of 291 goals, 131 points, in addition to a points percentage of .819. They have granted a total of 168 goals to be scored by of a combination of 133 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. The Bruins have accumulated 231 goals at even strength and 60 goals (9th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 271 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 22.14%. Boston has attempted 2,638 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.03%, while allowing the opposition 2,386 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 87.41% on the other teams 278 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 93.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Linus Ullmark defending the net. He has accounted for 5,608 saves out of the 6,101 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .919. Ullmark has accumulated a lifetime record of 115-63-16 and has been in goal for 206 contests. He has been a starter 198 games and has played 11,838 minutes. Ullmark's quality start rate is 63.1% and he has qualified for 125 quality starting assignments in his career. His opponents are averaging 2.50 goals per game and he has relinquished 493 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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