Columbus at Washington

Columbus has picked up points in two of its three road games and comes off a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay as a +135 underdog. The offense is 12th in shots on goal and the Blue Jackets beat Washington when they last met, 7-6, as a +185 dog. Washington is the second-worst offensive team in the NHL (1.89 goals per game), with the fifth-fewest shots on goal, and the second-worst shooting percentage (6.3%). The defense is 23rd in goals surrendered and 24th in save percentage (.890) as they come off a 3-0 loss to the Islanders. Washington is 10-20 at home after having won two of three, 12-23 when playing just their second game in five days, and 23-41 versus teams that average 29.5+ shots on goal. Play Columbus.