In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 27th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 30-23-7 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Washington allowed the Flyers to tie the game at one in the third, but they scored two late goals to escape with the win. The Capitals out shot Philadelphia by a total of 29-24, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Protas, Sandin, and van Riemsdyk, while Thompson stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Predators by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Flyers by a score of 4-2 before that. The Capitals have won five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 67 points. Washington has scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 23 goals and 26 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 22 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 20-16-4 with a 2.41 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 28-16-14 this year after they defeated LA by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Vegas trailed 2-1 after two periods, but they scored five goals in the third to run away with the win. The Golden Knights out shot LA by a total of 25-19, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Dorofeyev (2), Saad, Sissons, and Smith, while Hill stopped 15 out of 19 shots, which was a .789 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Kings again by a score of 4-1 and the Canucks by a score of 5-2. The Golden Knights have won three games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Vegas has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 25.7% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 21 goals and 47 assists, while Mark Stone has added 21 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 5-3-3 with a 3.34 goals against average and an .865 save percentage this year.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The home team has won seven of the Capitals’ last eight games.
- The Golden Knights have lost seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine road games following a road win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last six road games.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Capitals have lost nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Golden Knights and Capitals.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Friday night games.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in seven of their last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last five games as favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Golden Knights’ last six road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Capitals’ last 18 games following a home win.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Leonard has scored at least one goal in five of the Capitals’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ivan Barbashev has scored a goal in five of the Golden Knights’ last six games.
Capitals vs Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored a total of 15 goals during that span. The Golden Knights are 14-8-7 on the road this year, while the Capitals are 18-10-3 at home. Washington has won five of their last six games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four. Vegas is the much more talented team in my opinion and they are starting to find their groove, so I like the Golden Knights to win here.