Washington at New York

Washington has a winning record overall, including 9-7-2 on the road. They've won two of three cashing each time as underdogs. Washington knocked off Los Angeles 4-3 as a +165 dog and comes off a 3-2 upset of these New York Rangers as a +145 dog. The defense is 12th in the NHL in goals given up (2.98 per game). The Capitals are 12-6 when playing their third game in five days, plus they've won six in a row when playing the second of a back-to-back. New York has lost four in a row, as chalk each time, getting outscored 18-10. The Rangers' defense is just 26th in shots on goal allowed and Washington is on a 11-7 run in divisional play. Play Washington.