Pittsburgh at Washington

A pair of speed-oriented offenses clash in Game 2. Pittsburgh is tops in the NHL in goals scored, third on the power play, 33-16-2 OVER the total when playing on one day of rest. Pittsburgh pulled off the upset in Game 1, but they were outshot 35-21, out-hit 41-17 and had 11 giveaways to Washington's six. Sidney Crosby is riding a five-game point streak (four goals, five assists) and has collected 17 points (10 goals, seven assists) in 14 playoff contests against the Capitals. Pittsburgh is not a stellar defensive team at #17 in goals allowed, and #20 in penalty killing. Washington is just as explosive but with better balance, third in goals scored and on the power play, and tops in goals allowed. Washington did not have a power play in a playoff game for the first time since Game 7 of the first round against the New York Islanders back in 2015, so they are primed to bounce back in their second straight home game. Alex Ovechkin has 22 (11 goals, 11 assists) in 14 games against the Penguins. Including shots on goal, missed shots and blocked shots, the Capitals totaled 83 attempts to 41 for Pittsburgh in Game 1. The Capitals are 14-11 all-time in Game 2 of a series and have posted a 10-6 record in Game 2 when trailing a series. Washington is on a 38-13 run at home and the home team is 8-1 in the last nine meetings between these teams, so back the home team in an offensive show. Play Washington and the OVER.