Washington is 13-2-2 in their last 17 games. Washington is coming off of a 1-0 home win against Columbus their previous 4 wins they were all by multiple goals.

Philadelphia comes into this game 5-1 in their last 6 games with only a 6-2 loss at home against Toronto during that stretch. However 3 of those wins were against 3 of the bottom feeders of the western conference.

The teams will face each other again on Saturday in Washington. Washington is 6-1 in their last 7 trips to Philadelphia winning 5 of the 6 games by multiple goals. Washington is 10-5 in the last 15 meetings between the teams winning 7 of the 10 games by multiple goals.

This will be the second game back for Backstrom and Wilson for Washington. I expect them to have more of an offensive impact in this game.

Although the Flyers have been playing well lately they have faced weaker opponents and this Capitals team has had their number over the years and that was against much more skilled Flyers teams.

Pick- Washington Capitals -1.5