Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

The Washington Capitals (37-28-9) will play the Philadelphia Flyers (37-24-12) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Flyers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory over the Stars in their previous game. Philadelphia amassed 4 minutes in the box for this game. Furthermore, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. The Flyers had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the win. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 of the 30 shots they attempted.

In the matter of scoring goals, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 207 goals (24th in the NHL) this year and have given up 215. For the current campaign, they have earned 86 points and their points % is .589. Philadelphia skates onto the rink with 212 power play opportunities and they have notched 33 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 15.57%. When playing at even strength, the Flyers have allowed the opponent to score 168 goals while notching 174 themselves. Philadelphia has attempted 1,860 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.1%. The Flyers have had 1,880 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .886. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have totaled 222 power play tries (10th in the league) and have a total of 47 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Daniel Vladar. Vladar has been in net for 150 games throughout his NHL career. He has amassed an overall mark of 73-46-23 and he has started in 139 games. Opponents have been able to score 402 goals against Vladar in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.89. Vladar has had 3,947 shot attempts against him and has recorded 3,545 total saves. He has a save percentage of .898 in his 5,674 mins in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vladar has earned 80 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .576.

The last time they were on the ice, Washington faced off against the Golden Knights in a matchup where the Capitals got the tie by a final of 4-4. The Capitals earned 4 goals of the 21 shots on goal they attempted. They had 6 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and scored 2 out of those tries.

The Capitals have earned 192 goals at even strength and 38 goals (22nd in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Washington has taken 2,099 shots (11th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.96%, while allowing the opposition 2,096 shots. For the season, the Washington Capitals have earned a total of 230 goals, 83 points, and a points percentage of .561. They have granted a total of 213 goals to be scored by of a combination of 166 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 222 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 17.12%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.74% on their oppositions 232 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 89.8%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Logan Thompson defending the goal. He has accounted for 5,117 saves out of 5,611 shots taken, giving him a save % of .912. Thompson has accrued a lifetime mark of 113-58-23 and has participated in 198 contests. He has made the start in 189 games and his ice time sits at 7,867 mins. Thompson's rate of quality starts sits at 61.9% and he has accumulated 117 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.61 goals/game and he has conceded 494 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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