Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks - NHL
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Prediction:
Both Teams To Score In Period 1 - Yes
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by Edgar Jibran | in NHL Picks
The second game to be played next Friday night in the NHL schedule corresponds to the clash between Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, teams from the Metropolitan Division that have had a very opposite level in the beginning of the season. For that reason, it isn’t surprising that the Capitals are considered the big favorites to win this game.
When looking at their performance, Washington Capitals are one of the biggest outsiders of the NHL season so far, not only because they’re in the second spot of the Metropolitan Division, but also because they’re the second-best offensive with 49 scored goals. Nonetheless, it must be highlighted that during their last 5 games, the Capitals have been depending on Alex Ovechkin’s performance, who has scored 6 goals and participated with 5 assists.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Pirates are really fulfilling the preseason expectations, currently occupying the seventh spot in the Metropolitan Division and remarking as the worst defensive with 54 received goals. Additionally, it must be noted that they only won 1 out of their last 5 games in regulation time, no having other offensive referent rather than Sidney Crosby, who scored 5 goals in their last 5 games.
Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
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111 | 2121 | 43 | 21 | +59 |
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78 | 2631 | 23 | 36 | -53 |
Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins Latest Matches
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5/6 (83%)
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Washington Capitals against Pittsburgh Penguins : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
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Players list
C. Lindgren
L. Thompson
M. Roy
M. Fehervary
R. Sandin
A. Alexeyev
J. Carlson
T. Van Riemsdyk
B. Duhaime
P. Dubois
T. Raddysh
A. Protas
C. McMichael
A. Mangiapane
J. Vrana
A. Ovechkin
T. Wilson
D. Strome
N. Dowd
H. Lapierre
A. Nedeljkovic
J. Blomqvist
M. Grzelcyk
J. St. Ivany
R. Graves
E. Karlsson
K. Letang
M. Pettersson
S. Crosby
D. O'Connor
B. Lizotte
V. Puustinen
R. Rakell
L. Eller
E. Malkin
J. Puljujarvi
M. Bunting
N. Acciari
A. Beauvillier
B. Rust
Most goals and assists
Washington Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins
R. Rakell
(35 Goals)
D. Strome
(62 Assists)
S. Crosby
(58 Assists)
Washington Capitals - Pittsburgh Penguins Key Points
- Washington Capitals at home hold a 7-1-0 record, remarking as the only team from the Eastern Conference that won its last 5 games in regulation time.
- Pittsburgh Penguins have a 2-4-2 away record, negatively noting as the unique team from the Eastern Conference that lost its last 5 games in a row.
- Washington Capitals at home in direct duels against Pittsburgh Penguins, have a streak of 5 confrontations in a row without winning in regulation time.
- Pittsburgh Penguins in face-to-face away games against Washington Capitals, scored 4 goals in 4 out of their last 5 confrontations.
Our Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
To conclude, even when these teams couldn’t be considered as serious contenders for the championship, it’s evident that Washington Capitals will be a headache for the top contenders like Florida Panthers and New York Rangers along the season. Therefore, the pick for Washington Capitals – Pittsburgh Penguins is: Both Teams To Score on Period 1 – Yes!
Prediction:
Both Teams To Score In Period 1 - Yes
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