The NHL action is back on Monday evening as we are preparing for an exciting game between the Washington Capitals against St Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center in St Louis, Missouri. The Capitals will head into this game after the away win against the Penguins on Sunday. On the other side, the Blues suffered an away defeat from the Coyotes.
Washington Capitals Form
The Washington Capitals are on top of the Metropolitan Division and have a five points lead over the Penguins. Washington will enter this game with a score of 10 wins in their last 12 games, so they are on a good run at the moment. The Capitals have gone 19-20 on the away games with an average of 2.90 goals per game, allowing 3.38 goals per game in those away games.
On the offensive side of the ice, the Capitals have been solid as they come 10th in the league in scoring at 3.09 goals per game while converting on 22.6% of their chances. At the defensive part of the game, they have been average so far as they come to the 16th spot in goals allowed, letting in 2.92 goals per game, allowing the opposing team to convert on 19.8 % of their chances.
St Louis Blues Form
The Blues home form this season stands at 24-15 and they have averaged 2.77 goals per game and have let in an average of 2.46 goals per game in those games.
The Blues have a poor offensive stats this season as they are ranked 24th in the league in scoring 2.72 goals per game and converting on 15.6% of their chances. At the defensive part of the game, they have been very good as they are 7th placed in goals allowed, letting in an average of 2.67 goals per game. While allowing the opposing teams to convert on 19.7% of their chances.
Although based on the offensive capabilities, the Caps may be on the hand. However, the Capitals will go into this game with no rest, after a hard-fought win against the Penguins on Sunday. On the other side, the Blues will push for securing that playoff spot. I think that St Louis Blues have a good chance of winning this game.
My Free Pick & Prediction for Washington Capitals vs St Louis Blues today on 4/2/2018 is: Take the St Luis Blues -160 (money line bet)
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