Flyers vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 10/23/2024

The Philadelphia Flyers will visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday to complete a back-to-back, home and home, as the two will play in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Philadelphia is 1-3-1 with three points and last in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers were defeated by the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Saturday night. Philadelphia opened the season with a victory over the Canucks but has lost four straight since. Keep updated with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Scott Laughton is leading Philadelphia in goals scored with two and points with four, while Bobby Brink is the leader in assists with three. In goal, Samuel Ersson is 1-1-1 with a goals-against average of 2.99 and a save percentage of .894. Philadelphia has a goals-for average of 2.40 and a goals-against average of 4.20. Philadelphia's power play is 12th in the NHL and its penalty kill unit is 8th.

The Washington Capitals are 3-1-0 with six points and third in the Metropolitan Division. Washington defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-5 in overtime on Saturday. Wilson scored his second goal of the game four minutes into the extra period to lift the Capitals to the win. Washington opened its regular season with a loss to New Jersey but has since then won each of its last three.

Tom Wilson is the leading goal scorer for Washington with five, while Dylan Strome is the leader in assists with four and points with seven. In goal, Logan Thompson is 2-0-0 with a goals-against average of 3.41 and a save percentage of .877. Charlie Lindgren is 1-1-0 with a GAA of 3.06 and SV% of .893. Washington has a goals-for average of 4.00 and a goals-against average of 3.50. Washington's power play is 23rd in the NHL and its penalty kill is 8th.

Washington will be at home and the Capitals have started the season strong at 3-1-0 with three consecutive victories before the start of their back-to-back, home and home with the Flyers on Tuesday. Washington has won 12 of its last 18 versus Philadelphia. While both will be playing for a second consecutive night, the advantage here goes to the Capitals, who will be playing on their home ice. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 4-1.