Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2022-04-12 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 9 - 2 Philadelphia Flyers
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 58.2%
PHI: 41.8%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.25
PHI: 2.67
Total Goals
Median: 6.7
Over 5.5: 73%
Over 6.5: 54%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
WSH
I. Samsonov
PHI
C. Hart
| Stat | WSH | PHI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | I. Samsonov | 21 | 19 | 2 | 90.5% | 1.79 | 2 | -0.21 |
| PHI | C. Hart | 37 | 28 | 9 | 75.7% | 3.61 | 2 | -5.39 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 58% • WSH at home vs PHI: 7-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | WSH 6 - 4 PHI | WSH | WSH |
| 2026-03-11 | PHI 4 - 1 WSH | PHI | PHI |
| 2026-02-25 | WSH 3 - 1 PHI | WSH | WSH |
| 2026-02-03 | PHI 4 - 2 WSH | PHI | PHI |
| 2025-03-20 | WSH 3 - 2 PHI | WSH | WSH |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WSH | 15 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 1 | PHI | 14 | 1 | 0.91 |
| 2 | WSH | 17 | 1 | 1.51 |
| 2 | PHI | 8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| 3 | WSH | 17 | 1 | 1.10 |
| 3 | PHI | 7 | 1 | 0.51 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 58.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 9 - 2 Philadelphia Flyers
Expected: 3.3 - 2.7
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