The Philadelphia Flyers (28-33-8) travel to face off against the Washington Capitals (45-15-8) on Thursday, March 20th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on NBCS. Both the Flyers and Capitals will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Flyers vs Capitals

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins dropped them to 28-33-8 on the season. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score falling well short of that mark.

Offensively, the Flyers struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal. Defensively, they allowed Boston to score in each period, including an empty-net goal in the third.

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals’ record dropped to 45-15-8. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while their offense went scoreless after the first period. The total line was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number, resulting in a push. Washington was the underdog on the puck line.

After falling behind early, the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Alex Ovechkin tied the game with 44 seconds left in the period, and Brandon Duhaime gave the Capitals the lead just 33 seconds later. However, the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also recorded 15 giveaways.

None of the Flyers’ players scored, and they finished with zero assists. Philadelphia failed to capitalize on any of their power play opportunities.

Capitals Offense Breakdown

In their 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals took 21 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal.

Washington’s offense was hindered by 15 giveaways, and only two players recorded assists: John Carlson, with his 7th assist, and Nic Dowd, who now has 2 assists this season.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Philadelphia’s defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed a late empty-netter, leading to a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.

Washington Team Defense

Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal at 5:59 of the first period and three more after taking a 2-1 lead, including two in the second and an empty-netter with nine seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense only recorded two takeaways and 20 hits.

Flyers vs Capitals Trends

• In their last five road games, Philadelphia has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
• Across their last five home contests, Washington has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Capitals have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Flyers vs Capitals Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Capitals is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -249, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Flyers to cover. Even if the Capitals secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Flyers should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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