Currently, the Flyers are exhibiting a commendable performance with a 31-22-7 tally, which puts them in the third spot within the Metropolitan Division
In an upcoming Metropolitan Division face-off, the Philadelphia Flyers are set to battle the Washington Capitals. Let’s progress with our NHL odds sequence by providing a forecast and selection with a viewing guide for this promising Flyers-Capitals confrontation.
Currently, the Flyers are exhibiting a commendable performance with a 31-22-7 tally, which puts them in the third spot within the Metropolitan Division and they have been showcasing stable play recently, as reflected by their six victories in the last ten matches and the latest showdown with Tampa Bay Lightning the Flyers made their presence felt right from the outset with Bobby Brink netting the puck just 2 minutes and 22 seconds into the face-off, thereby carving an early 1-0 advantage. However, Lightning struck back in the next quarter to level the game. Yet, the match swung dramatically in the Flyers’ favour in the final stretch. The Flyers unleashed a storm of three goals within the maiden seven minutes while the Lightning was able to counter only once. Wrapping up the game in spectacular fashion, the Flyers added two more to the scoreboard via empty goal shots, thereby clinching a remarkable 6-2 triumph.
The Washington Capitals currently hold the fifth position in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 27-22-9 and in their previous game against the Detroit Red Wings the Red Wings took an early lead by scoring the first two goals in the opening period but a goal from Hendric Lapierre came to narrow the deficit to 2-1, the Red Wings continued to dominate and ultimately secured an 8-3 victory over the Capitals.
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 5:30 am
How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, MNMT, and NBCS-PH
Location: Washington D.C.
Venue: Capital One Arena
Flyers:
Jamie Drysdale: (Upper Body)
Travis Konecny: (Upper Body)
Rasmus Ristolainen: (Upper Body)
Ryan Ellis: (Lower Body)
Capitals:
T.J. Oshie: (Upper Body)
Nic Dowd: (Upper Body)
Nicklas Backstrom: (Hip)
Martin Fehervary: (Lower Body,)
Sonny Milano: (Illness)
Nick Jensen: (Lower Body)
The Flyers have had inconsistent performances this season but are currently in good form and the Capitals however are dealing with numerous absences like TJ Oshie and have struggled defensively recently. Despite that their playing at home should help the Capitals keep the game competitive, potentially resulting in a high-scoring affair.
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