Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 2/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Location: FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: Bally Sports Florida

FLA Live Arena is the location where the Florida Panthers (37-15-4) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (25-21-8) on Saturday.

The Washington Capitals had a good night with a 6-2 win over the Devils in their previous outing. Washington earned 4 penalty minutes in this contest. Additionally, they had 1 attempt on the power play and scored 1 goal. The Capitals had a solid offensive performance in this win. In the game, they finished 6 out of the 26 shots they put on goal.

Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 165 power play tries (22nd in hockey) and have a total of 33 goals in those attempts. The Capitals thus far have had 1,660 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. Washington has taken 1,495 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.0%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 132 goals while notching 110 as an offensive unit. Washington is sitting with 147 power play opportunities and they have added 24 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 16.33%. For the current season, they have tallied 58 points and their points percentage sits at .537. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have notched 134 goals (30th in hockey) this year and have given up 165.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has taken the ice for 85 contests during his pro hockey career. He has earned a record of 39-31-9 and got the start in 78 games. Opponents have been able to score 224 goals against Lindgren in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.81. Lindgren has seen 2,462 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,238 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .909 during his 4,777 mins between the pipes. Over the course of his career, Lindgren has earned 46 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .590.

In their last contest, Florida played the Senators in an outing where the Panthers got the victory by a mark of 3-2. The Panthers scored 3 goals of the 34 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to score a goal.

Florida has put up 1,902 shots (2nd in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.83%, while allowing their opponents 1,550 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 83.24% on the other teams 185 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 91.2%. They have a total of 185 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 25.95%. The Panthers have earned 139 goals at even strength and 48 goals (4th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 136 goals to be scored by way of 105 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Florida Panthers are sitting with 187 goals, 78 points, and a points percentage of .696.

Across the rink you are likely to see Sergei Bobrovsky patrolling the crease. He has accrued 18,261 stops out of the 19,960 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .915. Bobrovsky is the owner of a lifetime record of 388-217-53 and has been in goal for 683 contests. He has started in 667 contests and has played for a total of 39,315 minutes. Bobrovsky's quality start rate is 57.6% and he has 384 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.59 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,699 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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