Washington at Columbus

Defense is often king this time of the season, but not in this series. Washington has scored 10 goals in three games...and trails in the series. Part of it is that its defense took a step back this season, #16 in goals allowed, #15 in penalty killing. Washington is 18-7-2 OVER the total following a victory, plus 20-8-1 OVER against a team with a winning record. The Caps are also 24-11-6 OVER the total on the road versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Columbus has tallied 11 goals in three games. The Blue Jackets are on an 12-4 run OVER the total scoring 65 goals in 16 contests. With the OVER 9-3-1 when these teams clash in Columbus look for another offensive show. Play the OVER.