Nashville at Washington

The Nashville Predators have allowed 65 goals in 20 games since the All-Star break, an average of 3.25 per game. They have a losing road record because of that poor defense, #18 in goals allowed, #21 in penalty killing. Nashville is 8-25 after scoring five goals or more in the previous game. Washington is back on track, off a big win over Minnesota, ranked third in goals scored, eighth on the power play, tops in goals allowed, seventh in penalty killing. Washington is in a battle for the Metropolitan Division crown with Pittsburgh and Columbus. The Capitals are 28-6-1 at home this season and have earned a point in 21 of their last 23 home games. Play Washington.