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AccuScore Analysis of the 2008 NHL Playoffs Match-Up between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers.
Washington Capitals (3) vs Philadelphia Flyers (6) Series Analysis: Washington has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL, winning seven straight games and 15 of their last 19 games since February 26th to win the Southeast division. The Flyers and Capitals split their four game series this season, but haven’t played since February 6th. The two teams have combined for 29 goals in their four meetings, although Washington’s addition of Cristobal Huet in goal will give them a strong edge in this series. Since joining the Capitals, Huet has gone 11-2 with a .936 save percentage. This is a big upgrade over Olaf Kolzig, who allowed 13 goals in the four games against the Flyers this season. Key for Washington: The Capitals will need more than Huet in net and star forward Alexander Ovechkin on offense. Brooks Laich has stepped up during Washington’s improbable streak, recording a point in 12 out of 19 games since the 26th. During that stretch Laich has 10 goals, which is second most on the Capitals to Ovechkin. Washington will need this type of performance to continue from Laich in the playoffs. Key for Philadelphia: Martin Biron has struggled against the Capitals this season, allowing 12 goals in three games with a .872 save percentage. This was all before Washington went on their hot streak, and during the time when Olaf Kolzig was allowing a good number of goals to give the Flyers a chance. With Washington’s upgrade to Huet, Biron will need to step up his game to keep Philadelphia in this series. AccuScore Projections: Washington is winning the series in 61.5 percent of simulations. AccuScore projects the Capitals to win in six games. Click Here for All Eastern Conference Match-Ups. Trackback(0)
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