Washington at New York

Defending champion Washington is battling the Islanders for first place in the division. They are sixth offensively in goals scored with a Top 10 power play. Washington is on a 5-2 run tallying 28 goals. The Capitals are 20-8 against the Eastern Conference, plus 141-66 playing on one day of rest. The New York Rangers are in rebuilding mode, ranked #22 in goals scored, #25 in goals allowed, and #26 in penalty killing. New York has allowed 27 goals the last seven games. The favorite is 39-17 in the last 56 meetings, and Washington has won five straight over New York, scoring 14 goals while sweeping three games this season. Play Washington.