Vegas at Washington

Defending champion Vegas is in first place with the NHL's second-best goal differential (+26). They're sixth in the league in goals scored, while the defense is second in goals given up (2.13 per game) and save percentage (.933). Vegas is 43-23 versus winning teams and 28-11 against the Eastern Conference, dating back to last year. Washington has scored the second-fewest goals in the league (2.31 per game), while the defense is 14th in save percentage (.904). Washington is 7-14 at home off a road victory and 5-15 after a win by three or more goals. Play Vegas.