Washington at Detroit

Washington is a powerhouse team, fifth in the NHL in goals scored, sixth on the power play and seventh in goals allowed and penalty killing. They have a winning record overall, as well as a winning mark on the road. Washington won 5-2 in Philadelphia on Thursday, but lost at home the following night, 3-2 in overtime to Calgary before getting four days off. The Capitals are 17-4 vs. the Atlantic Division and 16-6 after scoring two or fewer goals in their previous game. Detroit has a losing record at home with a weak offense at #25 in goals scored and #21 on the power play. Pavel Datsyuk doesn't have a point in three games since returning from ankle surgery. Detroit is on a 2-5 run at home, 6-14 following a win. And the Red Wings are 1-8 in the fourth game of a four-in-six situation. Take Washington.