The Eastern Conference's top-ranked squad, the Washington Capitals (45-15-8), host the 15th-ranked group from the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers (28-33-8), on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey game.
In the last 10 games for the Flyers (2-7-1), their offense has totaled 16 goals while their defense has allowed 34 goals. They have had 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored one goal (4.0%).
Capitals vs. Flyers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Capitals 5, Flyers 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-251)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 45-15-8 record overall, with a 7-8-15 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 21 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-5 record (good for 29 points).
- In the eight games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
- Washington has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (2-6-1 record, five points).
- The Capitals are 42-1-6 in the 49 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 90 points).
- In the 25 games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 17-5-3 to register 37 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 27-7-3 (57 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Capitals finished 17-7-5 in those matchups (39 points).
Flyers Splits and Trends
- The Flyers (28-33-8 overall) have posted a record of 11-8-19 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- Philadelphia has earned 23 points (9-5-5) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 11 games this season when the Flyers ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (2-9-0).
- Philadelphia has 11 points (4-5-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Flyers have earned 49 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
- Philadelphia has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 22 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Philadelphia has posted a record of 18-11-4 (40 points).
- The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Flyers finished 9-22-4 in those matchups (22 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Flyers AVG | Flyers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.63 | Goals Scored | 2.71 | 25th |
| 2nd | 2.54 | Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 28th |
| 21st | 27.7 | Shots | 27.1 | 26th |
| 9th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 8th |
| 16th | 22.34% | Power Play % | 14.29% | 30th |
| 6th | 82.41% | Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 17th |
Capitals vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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