Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The Washington Capitals kicked off their home stand with a 4:1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, moving level with the Winnipeg Jets in the Presidents' Trophy race at 98 points. The Capitals are close to reaching 100 points for the 14th time in franchise history. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff hopes have all but faded as they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Washington Capitals
The Capitals have won seven of their last eight games, with the only defeat coming against the Los Angeles Kings (0:3). During this stretch, they've averaged 3.87 goals per game, scoring 31 total goals. Alex Ovechkin remains the team's offensive powerhouse, ranking fifth in the league with 34 goals, just eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. Additionally, forward Aliaksei Protas has been on fire, tallying six goals and five assists in his last eight games.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight games, with their only win coming via shootout against the Tampa Bay Lightning (4:3). However, the Lightning quickly avenged that loss, shutting out the Flyers (2:0). Scoring has been a massive issue for the Flyers—they've failed to score in their last two games and rank 29th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (3.4). Over their last eight games, they’ve conceded an average of four goals per game.
Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
The Washington Capitals are in top form, while the Philadelphia Flyers are struggling at both ends of the ice. The Capitals have won five straight head-to-head matchups, and with Ovechkin chasing history, they won’t let this one slip.
