Capitals vs Penguins NHL Same Game Parlay Picks: Bet Total Over 5.5 on Feb 22

The Washington Capitals have been the best team in the Eastern Conference this season, and they will be a road favorite in the NHL odds when they meet the up-and-down Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

The Capitals have earned at least a point in 18 of their last 19 games (12-1-6), but did give up 20 goals in the last five games before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Washington still has a nine-point lead over everyone in the East.

Pittsburgh was 3-1-1 in the last five games before the break, but is just as close to last place in the East as a wild-card playoff spot. The Penguins need a streak or else they will be a seller at the trade deadline.

You must decide before making your NHL parlay wager at BetUS Sportsbook whether the Pens have any fight left.

Capitals vs Penguins How to Watch

• Game: Washington Capitals (36-11-8) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (23-25-9)
• Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Day/Time: Saturday, Feb. 22, 3:00 p.m. ET
• Capitals vs Penguins Live Stream: NHL.tv

Top 3 Capitals vs Penguins Same Game Parlay Picks Feb 22

• Leg 1: Pittsburgh Penguins ML (+138)

The Capitals have certainly proved they are a Stanley Cup contender in the first 55 games of the season.

We still wonder if their lineup and the goaltending will hold up and make them a good NHL futures bet. Washington has been giving up more goals of late and often looks beatable.

The Capitals do have the advantage of rest, with none of their players participating in the 4 Nations Face-Off. But the Penguins will have the home crowd and plenty of incentive to get a big springboard victory.

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby scored four goals in his last five games before the break and five points in four contests during the tournament, per Capitals vs Penguins stats. Pittsburgh defenseman Erik Karlsson had six points in his last five games and goalie Alex Nedeljkovic allowed eight goals in his past five contests.

I talked with Sidney Crosby late tonight and he’s taking the news of Mike Lange’s passing pretty hard, as is everyone who knew him. Mike had a special relationship with Mario, Jagr, Sid and Geno. They are the five biggest stars in franchise history, after all.

— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) February 20, 2025

It may be a hunch. Longtime Penguins TV announcer Mike Lange died Wednesday, which will add an emotional edge. We think the Pittsburgh Penguins are a good online bet in this game, but perhaps not in the playoff chase.

Bet This Pick: Penguins (+138)

• Leg 2: Bet Over 5 ½ goals (-120)

Pittsburgh is at the bottom of the league in scoring defense. Washington has been giving up more goals of late (over is 5-0 in last five), despite sitting third in the league (2.49), per NHL betting trends.

The first game after the break could be more about offense than defense. The rivals split two games in Washington this season with six scored in the first and five in the second. Six sounds like a smart wager for NHL picks.

Alex Ovechkin has found the Fountain of Youth lately for the Washington Capitals with nine points in his last five games while leading scorer Dylan Strome boasts a six-game point streak. Aliaksei Protas has also been a major factor with 46 points and a +29 rating.

Tom Wilson on Alex Ovechkin:

“I should’ve gone with him (to Miami) for the break. We spent our break 3 or 4 years ago together and he always seems to be flying. It just shows you how much this all means to him right now… he looked great today.”#ALLCAPS

— Sammi Silber 🏒 (@sammisilber) February 19, 2025

Pittsburgh will have to get its offense going after managing just 16 goals in its past eight games. Forward Rickard Rakell (25 goals) will be key, along with Karlsson.

Bet This Pick: Over 5½ Goals (-120)

• Leg 3: Tom Wilson Anytime Goal (+225)

If you want to use a Capitals player to your NHL picks and parlays, think about Tom Wilson (24 goals). The bruising forward has recorded four goals and seven points in his last five games.

For Pittsburgh, three-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson (2012, 2015, 2023) may be getting his swagger back.

The talented Swede owns a five-game point streak with the Penguins and was +2 with three points in three games during the 4 Nations Face-Off. If this game opens up, expect Karlsson to be a value NHL player prop bet.

When his team goes on the attack, Erik Karlsson is as good as any defenseman ever at joining the rush.

Here, William Nylander (who’s been a beast in this game) makes a great pass and EK65 doesn’t miss.

Karlsson will be a first ballot Hall of Famer.pic.twitter.com/30BrhJ3Jup https://t.co/BWoSPvZgZ6

— Vinnie Parise (@VinnieParise) February 15, 2025

Bet This Pick: Tom Wilson Anytime Goal (+225)

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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