Washington at Tampa Bay

The Capitals are making a run for their first playoff appearance since 2003. THey've won a couple i n a row to move within two points of Boston. Can they make it three ina row? We don't think so. Their suspect road defense is likely to have trouble tonighnt with a Lightning team that can score. Tampa Bay is averaging 3.1 goals per game at home this season and 3.2 per game in division contests. They are a decent home team. Washington is just 14-23 this season vs. losing teams and 17-42 the past two seasons when facing an excellent power-play tema (those scoring on 19%+ of their opportunities). We like the home dog here.