Washington at Columbus

This is a high NHL total involving Washington, the #1 defensive team in the league. They are tops in goals allowed (2.1 per game) and fourth in penalty killing. Washington is 15-7-4 UNDER the total on the road. The Caps would prefer a slower paced game as their depth is a concern, with center Jay Beagle out (surgery for an upper-body injury) and defenseman John Carlson has missed three straight games with a lower-body injury. The Columbus offense ranks #21 in the NHL in goals scored and #23 on the power play. Columbus is 13-2-1 UNDER the total against the Eastern Conference. The UNDER is also 6-2-2 when the Blue Jackets face a team with a winning percentage above .600. This one stays UNDER.