Washington at Ottawa

Washington has a winning record both home and away with great balance, #7 in the NHL in goals scored and #8 in goals allowed. Barry Trotz shuffled the Washington Capitals' lines the last game and Washington responded with Tuesday's 4-0 home win over Los Angeles. Troy Brouwer scored two goals, and Braden Holtby stopped 27 shots. They face an Ottawa team that is 2-4 the last six games with a shaky defense, allowing 19 goals the last six games. Ottawa is #15 in the NHL in goals scored and #20 in goals allowed with a poor power play (#24), so grab the talented and balanced visitors. Play Washington.