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Capitals Dominate Flyers in Divisional Matchup, Firmly in Position for Wildcard Spot

The Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are set to face off in a divisional matchup on Tuesday night. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous games, with the Capitals defeating the Bruins and the Flyers taking down the Devils. The season series between the two teams is currently tied at 1-1. Philadelphia is the betting favorite for this game, opening at -135 with no movement in the line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Capitals +115 | Flyers -135
• Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-223) | Flyers -1.5 (+183)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 57%.

Washington vs Philadelphia Stats

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals are currently in a hopeful position as they conclude the regular season, holding the last wildcard spot alongside the Red Wings and Flyers who also have 87 points. They have been in contention for this spot for some time, despite a costly losing streak earlier in the month. Recent wins against the Lightning and Bruins have boosted their confidence. Dylan Strome has been a key player for offense, but has recently slowed down after a strong season overall. Alex Ovechkin has picked up his performance with four goals in April, following a tough start to the season. Tom Wilson, on the other hand, has been quiet in his recent games. Charlie Lindgren is the favored goalie for the team, providing solid performances with a 2.77 GAA. Backup Darcy Kuemper has a higher GAA of 3.31. Washington is ranked 28th in offense and 19th in defense, with a power ranking of 22 and a season record of 39-31-11.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently on the cusp of making the playoffs as they head into the last game of the regular season. Despite a recent slump that saw them drop out of wildcard contention, they managed to secure crucial wins against the Rangers and Devils. They need to win their final game and rely on other teams losing to secure a playoff spot. Key player Travis Konecny has been a standout performer this season with 68 points, while Scott Laughton has struggled with only 39 points. Team chemistry may have been affected by a recent benching of Sean Couturier by coach John Tortorella. The Flyers are likely to have Samuel Errson in goal, who has struggled with subpar numbers. Overall, the Flyers are ranked 29th in power rankings and are 25th in offense and 18th in defense. They have a record of 38-32-11. Against Washington, Philadelphia has a 2-1-0 record in their last three matchups. Earn more by utilizing our sportsbook promo codes!

Washington Capitals dominate Flyers, in strong position for wildcard spot

The Washington Capitals are in a strong position to secure the last wildcard spot, coming off a dominant 5-2 victory over the Flyers and winning three of their last four games. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Flyers are struggling with eight losses in their last ten games, primarily due to a lack of scoring and poor defensive performance. The Flyers have failed to score more than three goals in eight of their last ten matches and have allowed at least four goals in eight games as well. In terms of goaltending, Lindgren of the Capitals has been impressive with a .909 save percentage, while Ersson of the Flyers has struggled with a save percentage below .900. The Capitals appear to have the upper hand in both offensive and defensive aspects as they continue to strive for the wildcard spot.

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