Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 4/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals

Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024

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

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The Washington Capitals (36-29-10) will go up against the Ottawa Senators (33-38-4) at Capital One Arena on Sunday.

The Ottawa Senators had a rough game after their 6-0 defeat to the Panthers in their previous outing. Ottawa recorded 6 minutes in the box in this game. The Senators didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. Moreover, they had 6 attempts on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. In the game, they couldn't finish any of the 30 shots they attempted.

With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the Ottawa Senators have earned 235 goals (15th in pro hockey) for the season and have given up 262. For the year, they have 70 points and their points % is .467. Ottawa has tallied 261 power play chances and they have notched 46 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 17.62%. When playing at even strength, the Senators have given up 204 goals while scoring 189 as an offensive unit. Ottawa has tried 2,411 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.8%. The Senators thus far have had 2,233 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .883. Ottawa Senators opponents have 222 power play tries (22nd in professional hockey) and have scored 58 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the net in this game is Joonas Korpisalo. During his career on the ice, Korpisalo has accumulated 120 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .490. His save percentage currently is at .901 in his 14,948 mins between the pipes. Korpisalo has seen 7,735 shots against him and he has 6,973 total saves. Opponents have scored 762 goals versus Korpisalo in his career and his average for goals against per game is 3.06. He has amassed an overall mark of 113-103-29 and was named the starter in 245 games. Korpisalo has taken the ice for 270 contests over the course of his NHL career.

In their last game, Washington opposed the Penguins in a game where the Capitals were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 4-1. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Capitals scored 1 goal of the 31 shots on goal they tried.

Washington has attempted 2,010 shots (31st in the league) and has a shot percentage of 9.95%, while allowing their opponents 2,299 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.83% on their opponents 222 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.7%. They have a total of 217 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 21.20%. The Capitals are sitting with 154 goals at even strength and 46 goals (18th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 237 goals to be scored by of a combination of 190 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Washington Capitals have notched a total of 200 goals, 82 points, in addition to a points percentage of .547.

Across the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper in the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.61 goals per game and he has given up 952 goals overall. Kuemper's quality start rate is 54.5% and he has accumulated 200 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 367 contests and has played 21,890 mins. Kuemper has amassed a career mark of 178-134-46 and has been in goal for 388 games. He has accounted for 10,102 saves out of the 11,054 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .914.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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