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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 23, 2024

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Oct 23, 2024 9:10 AM
The Washington Capitals, riding a winning streak, return to Capital One Arena on Wednesday, October 23rd to host the struggling Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals, currently sitting atop the Metropolitan Division with a 4-1 record, look to extend their dominance against the Flyers, who are still searching for their footing with a 1-4-1 record. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter as the high-flying Capitals take on the Flyers, who will be desperate to turn their season around.
Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals

Flyers vs Capitals statistics

Stat Flyers Capitals
Goals For per Game 2.17 4.00
Goals Against per Game 4.17 3.00
Shots per Game 28.3 29.2
Shots Against per Game 29.8 26.4
Power Play Goals 5 2
Power Play Goals Against 3 2
Short Handed Goals 1 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 97 48
Power Play Percentage 20.0 11.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 88.5 88.2

Washington Capitals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/22/24 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 4-1
10/19/24 @ New Jersey Devils W 6-5 OT
10/17/24 vs Dallas Stars W 3-2
10/15/24 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 4-2
10/12/24 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-3

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/22/24 vs Washington Capitals L 4-1
10/19/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 3-0
10/17/24 @ Seattle Kraken L 6-4
10/15/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 4-3 OT
10/12/24 @ Calgary Flames L 6-3

Flyers vs Capitals predictions

This weekend, keep your eyes on Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers. The young right winger has already made quite the impression with 2 goals and 3 assists, leading his team in both categories. The Flyers have had a rocky start to the season, but Michkov's agility and knack for finding the back of the net could spark some much-needed momentum for the team. If he can break through the Capitals' defense early, it might just set a different tone for the Flyers, who are desperate to climb up from the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings.

On the flip side, the Washington Capitals are coming in hot, and a lot of that heat comes from Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome. Wilson, leading with 5 goals, has been nothing short of spectacular, using his size and strength to overwhelm opponents. Strome, on the other hand, isn’t just scoring goals; he's also setting them up, boasting an impressive 5 assists. Together, they've turned games around for the Capitals, and their chemistry on ice is something the Flyers will need to be wary of. If these two can keep up their current form, they might just steamroll over any resistance the Flyers put up.

Given the current dynamics and performances, the Capitals are the favorites to come out on top in this matchup. They've got the home advantage at the Capital One Arena, a solid record, and high team morale from their recent successes. While the Flyers have the potential to surprise, especially with Michkov's promising talent, the consistency and aggressive gameplay of the Capitals might just be too much for Philadelphia to handle this time around. Expect an exciting game, but one where the Capitals likely extend their winning streak.

Washington Capitals injuries

  • Matt Roy (D): Day-To-Day
  • Logan Thompson (G): Day-To-Day
  • Hunter Shepard (G): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Ovechkin (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Rasmus Sandin (D): Out

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Scott Laughton (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Seeler (D): Injured Reserve
  • Samu Tuomaala (RW): Out

Flyers vs Capitals game info

Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Puck drop Wed 7:30 PM
TV TNT

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