Washington at Toronto

Washington has excellent balance. They've got power, speed and skill at #10 in the NHL in goals scored, #12 in goals allowed, plus the #3 ranked power play. Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and the Capitals rallied from a 2-1 second-period deficit to earn a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. The Capitals improved to 10-1-3 in their past 14 games, and avoided a letdown after their 3-2 win against Chicago in the Winter Classic. Toronto is slumping, on a 1-4 run with poor defense (#25 in goals allowed). The Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last five games when playing on three or more days rest. The Capitals take advantage of bad defenses with a 36-17 record when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game, and this is one weak defense they're facing. Play Washington.