Washington at Philadelphia

Washington is on a 14-5 run, ranked third in the NHL in goals scored, while the defense is ninth in goals surrendered, and eighth in shots allowed. Washington has the best road record in the league (17-5-1), on a 51-25 run versus the Eastern Conference, 25-10 as a road favorite. Goalie Braden Holtby is 13-4-8 with a 2.39 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage against Philadelphia. The Flyers are home from a six-game trek, losing last night at Carolina. The defense has allowed 21 goals the last four games. Washington has won five in a row against Philadelphia and the favorite is 21-7 in the last 28 meetings. Play Washington.