Washington at Columbus

Washington has won eight of the past nine meetings and the Capitals have won six of their past seven games, plus they have won nine road games in a row. Columbus has lost four of five, including 5-3 to Philadelphia on Tuesday, and Washington has won four of five against teams that allowed at least five goals their previous game. The Blue Jackets have lost their past five home games against the Capitals. Columbus has allowed five or more goals in three of four games and it will start Jet Greaves for the first time this season and he has a 3.44 goals-against average in 10 NHL games. Charlie Lindgren is likely for Columbus with a 2.80 GAA and he has won his past three starts. Take the Capitals.