Washington at New York

The first place New York Rangers are getting all the publicity, but this is a tough situational spot as the Rangers are 1-4 in their last five in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. And they face a good Washington team that is in second place. Washington (28-21) is No. 11 in the NHL in goals scored and has been outstanding when stepping-up against good teams. The Capitals are 6-2 in their last eight road games against a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600, as well as 5-2 in their last seven after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. They have also excelled in the Big Apple at 5-2 in the last seven meetings in New York and 5-2 in the last seven meetings overall against the mighty Rangers. Play the Washington Capitals. In addition, look for a high-scoring game. Both teams are in the Top 12 in goals scored and the Rangers are on a 3-1 run OVER the total, tallying 14 goals while giving up just 8. The OVER is 8-3 in the Capitals’ last 11 road games and 11-3-1 OVER the total in their last 15 games as a road underdog. When these teams meet there is plenty of scoring, as the OVER is 5-0-2 in the last seven meetings in New York. Play the Capitals/Rangers OVER the total.