Washington at Atlanta

Over the past three seasons the Thrashers have won 4 of 6 games vs. Washington played here at home. This season Atlanta has laid down some beatings on Washington including 7-3 and 8-1 wins in October. Washington has won two of the four this season but each came by just one goal. Atlanta, in their four wins in this series won by an average of 3.8 goals per game! Washington managed a 2-1 victory at Boston on Monday but they lost their four prior to that giving up an average of 5 goals per game. There defense has been horrid all season (4.1 per game allowed) but it's just getting worse as they pack it in. With Atlanta averaging 3.6 goals scored per game at home on the season and 4.4 per game over their last five, theyshould score early, often, and at will in this one and run away with the victory.