Washington at Florida

A pair of strong offensive teams meet in the NHL tonight. Washington is ninth in the NHL in goals scored, though the defense is suspect, ranked at 21st in goals allowed and 22nd in penalty killing. That explains a 3-0 run OVER the total while losing two of three, giving up 11 goals. In fact, the OVER is 6-1 in the Capitals last seven games as a road underdog and 7-2 OVER the total in their last nine road games. They take on a Florida team that is worse in penalty killing (24th) and is also struggling defensively, allowing 4, 3, 4, 3, 3 and 3 goals their last six games (which included five losses). The OVER is 6-2-1 in the Panthers last nine games as a favorite of -110 to -150, as well as 5-2-4 IOVER the total in their last 11 against the Eastern Conference. Look for more goals than oddsmakers anticipate, play Washington/Florida Over the total.