Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 10/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The Washington Capitals (1-1-0) will take on the Dallas Stars (4-0-0) at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

The Dallas Stars had a good night with a 2-0 victory over the Kraken their last time out. The Stars had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this win. In the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 23 shots they put on goal. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage but didn't get a goal. Dallas accounted for 10 penalty minutes for this matchup.

Dallas Stars opponents have amassed 14 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have scored 1 goal in those attempts. The Stars have seen 122 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .959. Dallas has attempted 108 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.2%. While at even strength, the Stars have surrendered 4 goals while having 10 when they are on offense. Dallas comes into tonight with 13 power play chances and they have added 1 goal out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 7.69%. For the current season, they have tallied 8 points and their points percentage sits at 1.000. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 11 goals (14th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have conceded 5.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has been able to score 326 goals against Oettinger in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.40. Oettinger has been in net for 142 matchups over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is .917 for his 8,141 minutes guarding the cage. He has a record of 81-34-19 and he started in 134 games. During his career on the ice, Oettinger has 81 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .604. Oettinger has seen 3,914 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 3,588 total saves.

In their last outing, Washington faced off against the Devils in a matchup where the Capitals ended up taking the loss by a mark of 5-3. The Capitals netted 3 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 chances on the power play in this game and recorded 1 out of those attempts.

For the season, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 7 goals, 2 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have permitted 7 goals to be scored by way of 6 goals at even strength and 1 goal while they had less men on the ice. The Capitals are sitting with 5 goals at even strength and 2 goals (20th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 6 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 33.33%. Washington has put up 54 shots (29th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 12.96%, while allowing the opposition 59 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 87.50% on the other teams 8 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.1%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Charlie Lindgren in the crease. The opposition is averaging 2.92 goals per game and he has allowed 167 goals in total. Lindgren's quality start percentage sits at 56.4% and he has made 31 quality starts in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 55 contests and has played 3,437 minutes. Lindgren holds a lifetime mark of 28-24-5 and has participated in 61 contests. He has a tally of 1,607 saves out of 1,774 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .906.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington

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