Washington at Columbus

Columbus has so many weak spots at #24 in the NHL in goals scored and #26 in goals allowed. Columbus has a losing home record and is not a good team, though they have won seven in a row. What is happening is that they've been more lucky than good, catching teams at the right time. During this streak they've played some weak teams, caught Pittsburgh while it was mumps-ravaged, and have won a string of close games. Washington has a winning road record and is #12 in the NHL in scoring, and tops on the power play. The Capitals are 5-1 in their last six road games against a team with a losing home record, so grab the talented visitors and play on Washington.