Washington vs Philadelphia. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (May 8, 2021).

Washington are competing for the leadership in the Eastern Division, but so far they are in second place and are two points behind Pittsburgh, although at the same time they have two games in hand. At home, the team lost to the Penguins with the scores of 4:5 (OT) and 0:3, but on the other hand, they beat the Rangers twice (6: 3 and 4: 2).

Typically, the Capitals are efficient and consistently score at least three goals per game. But at the same time, Peter Laviolette's men concede a lot and are the most conceding club in the top five of the standings. We would like to mention that Niklas Backström is having a successful season and has scored 15 goals and given 38 assists.

Philadelphia occupy the sixth position in the standings and have 53 points in the asset. The team did not qualify for the playoffs this season, as they lost a big number of points in the regular season. The Flyers have only one victory in the last five games.

The Flyers lost to New Jersey three times, but then beat the Penguins with a score of 7: 2. Then, already in the return match, they lost to their opponent 3:7, having played terribly on the defensive. In terms of conceded goals, the club is one of the worst in the division. In away games, the squad of Alain Vigneault conceded at least four goals per game.