The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Washington Capitals on October 23, 2024, at Capital One Arena, aiming to end their five-game losing streak. The Capitals, fresh off a 4-1 victory in Philadelphia on Tuesday, will look to sweep this home-and-home series and extend their winning streak to five games.
About the Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers have struggled early this season, posting a 1-4-1 record and being outscored 23-11 over their past five games. Defenseman Travis Sanheim scored the lone goal in the recent loss to Washington, but the offense has been inconsistent. Head coach John Tortorella emphasized the need for the team to stay aggressive without sacrificing defensive discipline.
Philadelphia’s goaltending has been a concern, with Ivan Fedotov expected to start. Fedotov has allowed five goals in each of his first two appearances, leading to a troubling 6.09 goals-against average. The Flyers must tighten up defensively and find offensive consistency to avoid extending their losing streak further.
About the Washington Capitals
Washington has been in fine form, improving to 4-1-0 after Tuesday’s win in Philadelphia. Forwards Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane each scored short-handed goals, while defensemen John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun added insurance goals in the third period. The Capitals have relied on a balanced attack and solid defense to power their strong start.
Goaltender Logan Thompson is expected to start after Charlie Lindgren handled duties in the last game. Thompson has won both of his starts this season and has shown solid form early. The Capitals have demonstrated strong chemistry, with Dylan Strome and Carlson both extending their point streaks to five games. Strome has three goals and five assists over that stretch, while Carlson has added two goals and four assists.
Pick & Prediction
Washington enters as the favorite, looking to sweep the back-to-back series against Philadelphia. The Capitals’ depth and form give them a clear advantage, especially against a struggling Flyers defense. With Thompson in goal and Strome leading the offense, Washington has the upper hand.
- Pick: Washington Capitals -135
- Prediction: Washington 5, Philadelphia 2
