Washington at Buffalo

Washington has been on a tear, but the Capitals play six of their next seven on the road. Washington is off a physical game against Montreal, a 3-1 win but were dealt some bumps and bruises to key players. Star Alex Ovechkin was examined for a shot he took to his left arm, and top defenseman John Carlson needed a maintenance day at Sunday's practice. Goalie Braden Holtby also left early due to dehydration and cramps. They face a Buffalo team that is home and much improved, in the middle of the pack in goals allowed with a top 10 power play. The Sabres improved to 4-1-1 in their last six games thanks to a monster five-goal third period in Saturday's 6-3 win at Boston. Goaltender Chad Johnson will look to add to his 3-0-1 hot streak since Dec. 14. He holds a 1.47 GAA and .957 save percentage during that span. The value is for the home team to keep it close, pulling the upset or losing by just one goal. Take Buffalo on the puckline.