Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 10/22/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Washington Capitals (3-1-0) are en route to Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday where they will play the Philadelphia Flyers (1-3-1).

The Washington Capitals went home feeling good about their game by earning a 6-5 win against the Devils in their previous game. Washington accumulated 9 mins in the box in this contest. The Capitals had a solid offensive outing in the victory. Furthermore, they had 2 attempts on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 6 out of the 37 shots they tried.

Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 14 power play tries (28th in professional hockey) and have come away with 2 goals in those chances. The Capitals thus far have had 114 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .877. Washington has attempted 117 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.7%. While at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 12 goals while notching 14 of their own. Washington has 13 power play opportunities and they have notched 2 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 15.38%. For the season, they sit with 6 points and their points percentage comes in at .750. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have racked up 16 goals (19th in the league) on the year and have given up 14.

The man in goal for this game is Charlie Lindgren. Opponents have racked up 169 goals versus Lindgren in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.90. Lindgren has taken the ice for 62 contests over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is .906 in his 3,497 mins in the crease. He has amassed an overall record of 29-24-5 and got the start in 56 games. In his professional hockey career, Lindgren has tallied 32 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .571. Lindgren has had 1,798 shots against him and has recorded 1,629 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Philadelphia faced off against the Canucks in a game where the Flyers were on the wrong end of the score by a score of 3-0. The Flyers netted 0 goals of the 26 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to score a goal.

On the campaign, the Philadelphia Flyers have earned 12 goals, 3 points, in addition to a points percentage of .300. They have granted a total of 21 goals to be scored by of a combination of 18 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flyers are sitting with 7 goals at even strength and 5 goals (12th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 22 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.73%. Philadelphia has tried 152 shots (24th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 7.89%, while allowing the opposition 150 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 85.71% on their opponents 21 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 86.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Samuel Ersson protecting the net. Ersson has earned a lifetime record of 7-4-1 and has been in goal for 16 games. Ersson's percentage of quality starts is 53.8% and he has qualified for 7 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has accrued 378 stops out of the 421 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .898. The opposition is averaging 3.05 goals/game and he has yielded 43 goals in total. He has started in 13 games and has played 846 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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