4/11 NHL Philadelphia @ Washington

[Spartacus]

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a postseason game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Flyers defeated Pittsburgh 2-0 as a +120 underdog in their regular-season finale. The two goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (6).

Martin Biron stopped all 20 shots he faced for Philadelphia, while Mike Knuble had a goal and an assist in the win.

The Capitals captured the Southeast Division with a 3-1 victory over the Panthers in their regular-season finale. The Capitals won that game as a -320 favorite, while the four goals went UNDER the game's posted over/under (5.5).

Tomas Fleischmann, Sergei Federov and Alexander Semin scored for the Capitals. Cristobal Huet made 25 saves for the win.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 42-29-11
Washington: 43-31-8

 

[BBR100]

I took Caps based on Ovechkin's adrenaline alone but think this should be a good series.
Bruins/Canadiens was a bit of a disappointment due to lack of intensity.

Thanks for keeping it going Sparticus.