Bodog Beat

The Capitols run the Flyers out of town. (AP Images)

The Philadelphia Flyers and captain Mike Richards outlasted the Washington Capitals for an entertaining overtime win earlier this month, but coach John Stevens will hope for a more tight-checking affair between the clubs at the Verizon Center tonight.

Anyone doing some NHL hockey betting should know that the Flyers are 5-2 in their last seven against the Eastern Conference.

After beating Washington in seven games in the first round of the 2008 playoffs, the Flyers went 2-1-1 and outscored the Capitals 13-6 in the 2008-09 regular season.

Ray Emery could return to the crease tonight after a strong start with Philly. After playing in Russia last season, Emery signed with the Flyers and is 5-2-1 with a 2.57 goals-against average in his first eight starts.

Jose Theodore is 5-2-0 with a 1.69 GAA in his last seven starts versus Philadelphia.

Get your NHL Odds in the Bodog Sportsbook!