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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 20, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025 8:45 PM
The Washington Capitals, riding a winning streak, look to extend their momentum as they host the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 PM. The Capitals, with a commanding 3-0 lead in the regular season series, aim to capitalize on their strong home record.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals

Current Odds

PHI
WSH
Over
4.5
-375
Under
4.5
+260
PHI
+1.5
+575
WSH
-1.5
-1200
PHI
ML
+5000
WSH
ML
-10000

Flyers vs Capitals statistics

Stat Flyers Capitals
Goals For per Game 2.71 3.63
Goals Against Average 3.35 2.54
Shots per Game 27.1 27.6
Shots Against per Game 26.8 27.1
Power Play Goals 26 42
Power Play Goals Against 38 35
Short Handed Goals 3 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 524 576
Power Play Percentage 14.3 22.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.8 82.4

Washington Capitals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/18/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-1
3/15/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 5-1
3/13/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-0
3/11/25 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-4
3/9/25 vs Seattle Kraken W 4-2

Philadelphia Flyers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/17/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 2-0
3/15/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 5-0
3/13/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-3 SO
3/11/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 5-2
3/9/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 3-1

Washington Capitals injuries

  • Sonny Milano (LW): Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Flyers injuries

  • Rasmus Ristolainen (D): Day-To-Day
  • Garnet Hathaway (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Eetu Makiniemi (G): Out

Flyers vs Capitals game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Puck drop Thu 7:00 PM

Flyers vs Capitals predictions

When you look at the Philadelphia Flyers, one name that jumps out is Travis Konecny. This guy has been the backbone for his team, leading in goals, assists, and points—a triple threat on the ice. With 22 goals to his name, he’s not afraid to find the back of the net whenever the opportunity arises. His 43 assists also show that he knows exactly when to pass and set up those highlight-reel plays. In a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, Konecny will be crucial if the Flyers hope to break the Capitals' home winning streak. Will he pull off another spectacular performance? It’s no mean feat, but with the Flyers' history as the underdog, anything is possible.

Swinging over to the flip side with the Washington Capitals, it's impossible to talk about this team without mentioning Alex Ovechkin. The man’s a living legend, having unleashed 34 goals already this season. His tenacity and experience on the ice create constant headaches for opposing defenses. Then there’s Dylan Strome, who shines bright with his 45 assists and 67 total points, proving to be the perfect complement to Ovechkin’s explosive style. Facing a Flyers squad that's struggling with consistency, the Capitals’ dynamic duo is gearing up to add to their impressive stats. Strome setting the plays and Ovechkin finishing them is a pattern we could see repeated throughout the game.

Now, when it comes to calling the winner of this clash, the scales seem tipped in favor of the Washington Capitals. Their superior record and the synergy between players like Ovechkin and Strome suggest they have the upper hand. The odds seem to align with this, marking them as favorites in the match-up. But then again, hockey’s unpredictable nature has taught us that nothing is ever set in stone. Could the Flyers pull off a miracle run? Sure, it’s possible, but I’m banking on the Caps to take this one home and continue their winning streak at the Capital One Arena. What do you reckon, are the Capitals too strong on home ice this time around?

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