Detroit at Washington

Detroit is a handful at #13 in the NHL in goals scored and #4 in goals allowed with top four specialty units. Detroit is on a 5-2 run, plus 7-2 against the Metropolitan division. Justin Abdelkader had a key third-period goal in a 3-2 victory over Calgary on Thursday. Abdelkader has recorded two goals and three assists in the Red Wings' back-to-back victories, which have put them at 2-1-0 on their longest trip so far this season. Detroit is also on a 10-3-2 run UNDER the total with that great defense, including 6-0 UNDER against a team with a winning record. Washington had a nice run, but got cooled off by the Flyers in their last game in a 3-2 loss. Now they come home to face a much better team in Detroit, balanced and fast. The Capitals are 3-13 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Washington has improved defense as well at #13 in goals allowed. Grab the talented underdog and look for more defense than oddsmakers expect. Play Detroit and the game UNDER the total.