Capitals take winning streak into home matchup against the Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers (1-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (4-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -139, Flyers +118; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals head into a matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers as winners of four consecutive games.

Washington has a 4-1 record overall and a 2-1-0 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Capitals have a 4-1-0 record in games they score at least three goals.

Philadelphia has a 1-4-1 record overall and a 0-1-0 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Flyers have a 0-2-1 record when scoring at least three goals.

The teams play Wednesday for the second time this season. The Capitals won 4-1 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: John Carlson has two goals and four assists for the Capitals. Hendrix Lapierre has over the last 10 games.

Scott Laughton has two goals and two assists for the Flyers. Jett Luchanko has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 4-1-0, averaging two goals, 3.1 assists, 2.1 penalties and 4.8 penalty minutes while giving up 1.4 goals per game.

Flyers: 1-4-1, averaging 1.3 goals, 2.5 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Flyers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.