Philadelphia Flyers @ Washington Capitals u6.0 (120)
Free Pick: Washington Capitals #2 (UNDER 6/ +120)
Tues 27 Oct 2009 7:05 pm ET
Visit Touthouse.com for more NHL hockey picks from DC Riley

The Washington Capitals have started the season a strong 6-2-1 led by superstar forward Alex Ovechkin. Over the off season Ovechkin amassed 20 plus pounds of muscle to his already strong frame to prove a point to himself and set an example to teammates that this is there year. Ousted out late in the playoffs to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Capitals great start has once again fell short to the defending Stanley Cup Champions and current overall point’s leader. Finding success at home early going 3-1 the Capitals host the very road tough Philly Flyers who will be walking in with there pride a little wounded after falling to the San Jose Sharks 4-1 at home. Head to head the Flyers have enjoyed a 2-1 LT3, 3-2 LT5 and 4-3 LT7 run against the Capitals. Overall in the last ten games the over-under has been 5-4-1 giving no real indication of where this total will go tonight.

Despite being a few weeks into the season this is a big statement game for both teams. Both will want to perform strong and show the Penguins who they need to be looking out for in another 65 games or so. Look for a very tight conservative affair with both teams playing defensive and physical. With key scorers from both teams (S.Gagne-Phi and A. Semin-Wsh) doubtful the all around offensive threats are decreased greatly. In the special teams look for Washington to be more effective in their Power Play opportunities as they currently rank 21st in the league. A tough task without there number one set up man and against a Philly team who ranks 4th in the league I like Philly to continue shutting teams down. Head to head the under is 5-0 LT5 and Philly is 7-2 under last 9 against teams with winning records. Washington when playing successful road teams at home have seen many more under’s than over’s.

With both teams wanting to be the best in the Eastern Conference and with both teams having great goaltending I see this being a playoff style game with little mistakes and under written all over it.

FREE PLAY: Washington UNDER 6 +120