The Washington Capitals are one of the few NHL teams playing as well on the road as they are in their own building.
| Puckline | -1.5 +172 |
| Moneyline | -140 |
| Over / Under | o +6 |
| Puckline | +1.5 -206 |
| Moneyline | +116 |
| Over / Under | u +6 |
Philadelphia can say the same thing – but it isn’t a compliment for the Flyers as they look to head into the holiday break with a Tuesday win over the Caps. The Flyers are below the .500 mark at Wells Fargo Center for the season, and are underdogs Tuesday against a Washington side that has earned points in 12 of 15 road games.
Capitals vs. Flyers NHL Betting Odds
The Capitals might normally be bigger favourites than this, but they’re facing key COVID-19 and quarantine absences – a list that includes centers Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov and winger T.J. Oshie. Still, Washington has plenty of momentum where the head-to-head series is concerned, with six wins in the previous eight meetings. That said, the Flyers prevailed 2-1 in the only encounter of the season back on Nov. 6.
Washington has the backing of more than 80 percent of Sports Interaction bettors, while 63 percent are on the O6 at -106 (with the U6 sitting at -114). Both teams skew slightly toward the Over for the season, with the Capitals at 17-13-1 and the Flyers at 15-14. Those trends are even more prominent in recent weeks, however, with Washington riding a 10-3 Over run in its last 13 games and the Flyers having surpassed the number in five straight.
Washington Capitals
It’s nothing short of astonishing to see Alex Ovechkin among the Rocket Richard Trophy betting favourites in his age-36 season. Ovechkin ranks second in the NHL in goals with 22 (just one behind league leader Leon Draisaitl) and is the No. 3 betting choice at +407 to win his 10th league goal-scoring title. He erupted for eight goals and four assists in six games against the Flyers last season, accounting for a third of his season goal total.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers have largely been spared the relentless wave of COVID-19 cases that has forced the league to shut down for the holiday break two days early. So why is the betting line moving more in favour of the Capitals? Bettors have to be concerned with how lacklustre the Flyers have looked at home this season; despite back-to-back wins over New Jersey and Ottawa, Philly is just 6-6-2 at Wells Fargo Center and has allowed 24 goals in its last five home games.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Capitals vs. Flyers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 20 Dec 6:26pm | WAS | -1.5 +178 | O +6 -108 |
| Closing 21 Dec 2:41pm | WAS | -1.5 +172 | O +6 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Capitals Team Leaders
| Points |
90 |
| + / - |
32 |
| Shots |
334 |
| Penalty Mins |
98 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
1.75 |
| Points |
52 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
220 |
| Penalty Mins |
110 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
3.16 |
| Points |
7 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
22 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
1 |
| GAA |
2.97 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flyers Team Leaders
| Points |
90 |
| + / - |
32 |
| Shots |
334 |
| Penalty Mins |
98 |
| Wins |
23 |
| GAA |
1.75 |
| Points |
52 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
220 |
| Penalty Mins |
110 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
3.16 |
| Points |
7 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
22 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
1 |
| GAA |
2.97 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
Injuries
John Carlson (D)
Dmitry Orlov (D)
Nicklas Backstrom (C)
Conor Sheary (LW)
Garnet Hathaway (RW)
John Carlson (D)
Johan Larsson (LW)
Nic Dowd (C)
Trevor van Riemsdyk (D)
T.J. Oshie (RW)
Kevin Connauton (D)
Rasmus Ristolainen (D)
Nate Thompson (C)
Cam York (D)
Patrick Brown (C)
Carter Hart (G)
Cam Atkinson (RW)
Joel Farabee (LW)
Zack MacEwen (C)
Travis Konecny (RW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson (D) | Prob Thurs | Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Carlson is dealing with an upper-body issue, but it is projected that he will face the Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Dmitry Orlov (D) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 9-7 | 7-7-2 | + - |
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Orlov has sat out the last two games with a lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take on the Canadiens on Saturday. |
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| Nicklas Backstrom (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 22 | 10-7 | 8-7-2 | + - |
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Backstrom was held out of the last game due to an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will be available for Tuesday's clash versus the Flyers. |
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| Conor Sheary (LW) | Ques Sun | Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 | 11-7 | 9-7-2 | + - |
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Sheary missed the previous game with a non-COVID-19 illness, and it is up in the air if he will face the Bruins on Sunday. |
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| Garnet Hathaway (RW) | Prob Sat | Illness - 06 / 04 / 22 | 11-8 | 9-8-2 | + - |
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Hathaway sat out the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Saturday's contest against the Penguins. |
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| John Carlson (D) | Prob Tues | Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 22 | 11-13 | 13-9-2 | + - |
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Carlson is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but it is projected that he will take the ice for Tuesday's matchup against the Blues. |
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| Johan Larsson (LW) | Mid April | Hernia - 22 / 03 / 22 | 11-13 | 13-9-2 | + - |
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Larsson has been moved to the injured reserve list after undergoing surgery to correct a sports hernia, and he is expected to be out of the lineup until at least the middle of April. |
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| Nic Dowd (C) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 22 | 12-13 | 14-9-2 | + - |
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Dowd has been idle with a shoulder injury, but it is likely that he will return to the lineup against the Wild on Sunday. |
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| Trevor van Riemsdyk (D) | Prob Sun | Upper Body - 19 / 03 / 22 | 12-13 | 14-9-2 | + - |
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van Riemsdyk has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be activated prior to Sunday's clash with the Wild. |
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| T.J. Oshie (RW) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 17 / 03 / 22 | 13-14 | 16-9-2 | + - |
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Oshie has been absent from the last four games with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Saturday's clash with the Devils. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Connauton (D) | out for season | Leg - 20 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-3-1 | + - |
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Connauton is sidelined with a leg injury, and it is likely that he will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Rasmus Ristolainen (D) | out for season | Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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Ristolainen is idle with an upper-body injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Nate Thompson (C) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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Thompson sat out the last game due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Sabres on Saturday. |
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| Cam York (D) | out for season | Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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York is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Patrick Brown (C) | out for season | Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-4-1 | + - |
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Brown is expected to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season with an upper-body injury. |
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| Carter Hart (G) | out for season | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 5-4-1 | + - |
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Hart suffered a lower-body issue, and it is unlikely that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Cam Atkinson (RW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 5-4-1 | + - |
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Atkinson is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air when he will return to the ice. |
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| Joel Farabee (LW) | Ques Tues | Flu - 09 / 04 / 22 | 4-7 | 5-5-1 | + - |
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Farabee was held out of the previous game with the flu, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Tuesday's matchup with the Capitals. |
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| Zack MacEwen (C) | Prob Wed | Head - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-9 | 7-6-1 | + - |
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MacEwen has been out of the lineup with a head issue, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Rangers on Wednesday. |
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| Travis Konecny (RW) | Out Sat | Illness - 02 / 04 / 22 | 5-10 | 7-7-1 | + - |
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Konecny is managing an illness, and he will not take on the Maple Leafs on Saturday. |
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WASHINGTON CAPITALS
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PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Dec 6:26pm WAS -1.5 +178 O +6 -108 Closing 21 Dec 2:41pm WAS -1.5 +172 O +6 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Capitals Team Leaders
Points 90
+ / - 32
Shots 334
Penalty Mins 98
Wins 23
GAA 1.75
Points 52
+ / - 9
Shots 220
Penalty Mins 110
Wins 13
GAA 3.16
Points 7
+ / - 3
Shots 22
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 1
GAA 2.97
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Flyers Team Leaders
Points 90
+ / - 32
Shots 334
Penalty Mins 98
Wins 23
GAA 1.75
Points 52
+ / - 9
Shots 220
Penalty Mins 110
Wins 13
GAA 3.16
Points 7
+ / - 3
Shots 22
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 1
GAA 2.97
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA -
Injuries
John Carlson (D)
Prob Thurs Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22Dmitry Orlov (D)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Nicklas Backstrom (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 22Conor Sheary (LW)
Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22Garnet Hathaway (RW)
Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 04 / 22John Carlson (D)
Prob Tues Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 22Johan Larsson (LW)
Mid April Hernia - 22 / 03 / 22Nic Dowd (C)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 22Trevor van Riemsdyk (D)
Prob Sun Upper Body - 19 / 03 / 22T.J. Oshie (RW)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 17 / 03 / 22Kevin Connauton (D)
out for season Leg - 20 / 04 / 22Rasmus Ristolainen (D)
out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22Nate Thompson (C)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22Cam York (D)
out for season Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22Patrick Brown (C)
out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22Carter Hart (G)
out for season Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Cam Atkinson (RW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22Joel Farabee (LW)
Ques Tues Flu - 09 / 04 / 22Zack MacEwen (C)
Prob Wed Head - 03 / 04 / 22Travis Konecny (RW)
Out Sat Illness - 02 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes John Carlson (D) Prob Thurs Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22 3-3 2-4 + - Carlson is dealing with an upper-body issue, but it is projected that he will face the Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Dmitry Orlov (D) Ques Sat Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 9-7 7-7-2 + - Orlov has sat out the last two games with a lower-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take on the Canadiens on Saturday.
Nicklas Backstrom (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 22 10-7 8-7-2 + - Backstrom was held out of the last game due to an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will be available for Tuesday's clash versus the Flyers.
Conor Sheary (LW) Ques Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 11-7 9-7-2 + - Sheary missed the previous game with a non-COVID-19 illness, and it is up in the air if he will face the Bruins on Sunday.
Garnet Hathaway (RW) Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 04 / 22 11-8 9-8-2 + - Hathaway sat out the last contest due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Saturday's contest against the Penguins.
John Carlson (D) Prob Tues Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 22 11-13 13-9-2 + - Carlson is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but it is projected that he will take the ice for Tuesday's matchup against the Blues.
Johan Larsson (LW) Mid April Hernia - 22 / 03 / 22 11-13 13-9-2 + - Larsson has been moved to the injured reserve list after undergoing surgery to correct a sports hernia, and he is expected to be out of the lineup until at least the middle of April.
Nic Dowd (C) Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 03 / 22 12-13 14-9-2 + - Dowd has been idle with a shoulder injury, but it is likely that he will return to the lineup against the Wild on Sunday.
Trevor van Riemsdyk (D) Prob Sun Upper Body - 19 / 03 / 22 12-13 14-9-2 + - van Riemsdyk has been assigned to the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be activated prior to Sunday's clash with the Wild.
T.J. Oshie (RW) Ques Sat Lower Body - 17 / 03 / 22 13-14 16-9-2 + - Oshie has been absent from the last four games with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Saturday's clash with the Devils.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kevin Connauton (D) out for season Leg - 20 / 04 / 22 2-3 1-3-1 + - Connauton is sidelined with a leg injury, and it is likely that he will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season.
Rasmus Ristolainen (D) out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - Ristolainen is idle with an upper-body injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Nate Thompson (C) Ques Sat Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - Thompson sat out the last game due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Sabres on Saturday.
Cam York (D) out for season Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - York is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and it is projected that he will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Patrick Brown (C) out for season Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-4-1 + - Brown is expected to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season with an upper-body injury.
Carter Hart (G) out for season Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 3-7 5-4-1 + - Hart suffered a lower-body issue, and it is unlikely that he will return for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Cam Atkinson (RW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 04 / 22 3-7 5-4-1 + - Atkinson is idle due to a lower-body injury, and it is up in the air when he will return to the ice.
Joel Farabee (LW) Ques Tues Flu - 09 / 04 / 22 4-7 5-5-1 + - Farabee was held out of the previous game with the flu, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Tuesday's matchup with the Capitals.
Zack MacEwen (C) Prob Wed Head - 03 / 04 / 22 5-9 7-6-1 + - MacEwen has been out of the lineup with a head issue, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Rangers on Wednesday.
Travis Konecny (RW) Out Sat Illness - 02 / 04 / 22 5-10 7-7-1 + - Konecny is managing an illness, and he will not take on the Maple Leafs on Saturday.