Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 10/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: WXPX-TV

The Washington Capitals (5-1-0) are en route to Amalie Arena on Saturday where they will try to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2-0).

The Washington Capitals went home feeling good about their game by earning a 6-3 victory against the Flyers in the last game they played. Washington earned 10 penalty mins in this matchup. The Capitals had a solid offensive output and it showed in this victory. Additionally, they had 3 power play chances but weren't able to make the most of them. For the matchup, they scored on 6 out of the 26 shots they attempted.

When at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 14 goals while having 24 of their own. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 21 power play opportunities (17th in pro hockey) and have a total of 4 goals in those chances. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have notched 26 goals (6th in the league) over the course of the season and have conceded 18. Washington has tried 172 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 15.1%. For the season, they have racked up 10 points and their points percentage comes in at .833. The Capitals thus far have had 161 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .888. Washington has accumulated 21 power play opportunities and they have tallied 2 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 9.52%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Charlie Lindgren. The opposition has notched 297 goals versus Lindgren in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.78. Lindgren has been in net for 113 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .909 in his 6,409 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled a record of 55-40-12 and got the start in 105 games. For his career, Lindgren has 62 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .590. Lindgren has had 3,247 shots against him and has recorded 2,950 total saves.

In their last contest, Tampa Bay faced off against the Devils in a matchup where the Lightning notched a victory by a final of 8-5. They had 2 power play attempts in this game and tallied 2 out of those chances. The Lightning notched 8 goals out of the 37 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Lightning have earned 21 goals at even strength and 5 goals (13th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. Tampa Bay has taken 175 shots (25th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 14.86%, while allowing the other team 165 shots. On the year, the Tampa Bay Lightning have accounted for 26 goals, 8 points, and a points percentage of .667. They have allowed 20 goals to be scored by of a combination of 13 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 24 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 20.83%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 68.18% on their oppositions 22 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Andrei Vasilevskiy between the pipes. Vasilevskiy is sitting with a lifetime record of 296-145-30 and has participated in 482 games. Vasilevskiy's quality start rate comes out to 56.6% and he has 267 quality starting assignments in his career. He has recorded 13,293 saves out of the 14,506 shots taken, which gives him a percentage of .916. His opponents are averaging 2.57 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,213 goals altogether. He was named a starter in 472 contests and has played 28,315 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Tampa Bay

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