The Arizona Coyotes (24-31-5) will battle the Washington Capitals (28-22-9) for the second matchup this season on Sunday, March 3 at 1:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Capitals are favorites at home with a moneyline currently at -140.

The Coyotes have started the month of March off on a good note, as they have recently snapped their 14-game losing streak in their last battle. This was a 5-3 performance over the Ottawa Senators on the road and also marking their second game in addition to that losing stretch of scoring four goals or more.

They are not the most appealing team on the road, as they currently have a road record of 9-17-5. They will need to find opportunities to score without Clayton Keller, who is currently listed as day to day due to an injury.

The Coyotes typically net an average of 2.88 goals per game from 27.1 shots, showcasing their offensive prowess. With a slightly unappealing power play, they have scored 41 goals while allowing 43, resulting in a 22.3 percent success rate.

On the defensive front, opponents usually score around 3.32 goals and take 31.9 shots per game against the Coyotes, presenting a somewhat less favorable scenario compared to their offensive performance. This defensive aspect is crucial for victory. The Coyotes' penalty kill percentage stands at 77.9, slightly below that of the Capitals.

The Capitals are 3-2 in their last five games and are coming off a recent win. This latest matchup was a 5-2 showing against the Philadelphia Flyers, which put the back on the right track after losing the previous game.

They have won a majority of their games while playing at home, making them a dangerous team to contend with. Their most up to date record is 16-9-5, with a chance to improve upon.

The Capitals score an average of 2.63 goals and attempt 27.2 shots per game. On power plays, they have netted 30 goals and yielded 36, resulting in an 18.4 percent success rate. Despite a slightly weaker offense, they excel at home.

Defensively, they encounter challenges, conceding 3.12 goals with 30.4 shots per game. This leads to a notable goal differential compared to their offense. Their penalty kill percentage matches the Coyotes at 79.8.

The NHL odds from MyBookie show that the Washington Capitals are slight favorites at home. In the first meeting between these two, the Coyotes won 6-0 back in December of last year.

If the Coyotes had not been struggling like they are, they could pose a threat here. However, look for the Capitals to win with steady scoring and sold defense.