Washington at Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins dug themselves a big hole to open this series against the Capitals as they dropped the first two in Washington and were saddled with a 2-0 deficit. They have rebounded nicely by sweeping a pair at home, and taking control of this series with a big game five win in Washington. They now have a closeout game at home. The Penguins had some mid-season struggles, but over their last 18 at home, including the playoffs, they have been 15-3. The Caps have run hot and cold in the playoffs as they have surrounded a five-game playoff winning streak with a 1-6 mark. They have not been able to stop the Penguin attack, allowing three or more goals over the last four games. This will be the fourth game in six nights for these teams and Washington has been 4-11 in this situation over their last 15 games. The Penguins are now 70-30 in their last 100 games as a favorite, and I look for them to get the clincher tonight.