Washington at Chicago

Washington is a strong all-around team, great defensively ranked third in the NHL in goals allowed. The talented team is in bounce-back mode after a 3-0 loss to San Jose. The Capitals are 14-3 when following a loss of three goals or more, plus 44-16 after scoring two or fewer goals in their previous game. Vezina Trophy winner goalie Braden Holtby has yielded just 10 goals in his last five games and owns a 4-2-0 career mark versus Chicago. In addition, Washington is 19-6-1 UNDER when following a home loss of three goals or more. Chicago started slowly on defense but has really picked it up at eighth in the league in goals allowed. Chicago has thwarted 18 of its last 19 short-handed situations in its last six contests. Artem Anisimov saw his career-high point streak end at 11 games and his upper body sustained an injury in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over St. Louis, leaving his availability in question against Washington. Chicago is also 46-21-17 UNDER the total against the Eastern Conference. Look for a defensive battle with the UNDER 4-0-1 when they play, and back the visitors who have won four of the last five meetings. Take Washington and the UNDER.