This one has all the makings of a grind-it-out, low-event affair, with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are missing several key players including Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, and Parker Wotherspoon, heading into the nation's capital to take on the Washington Capitals, who have been a slightly better defensive team at home. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 with a total of 6.5, and it's hard to blame the market for leaning that way given Pittsburgh's depleted roster.
The Penguins still have some firepower up front, averaging 3.57 goals per game on the season, but they'll need to get creative without some of their top pieces. Washington's defensive structure has been solid at home, allowing 2.96 goals per game on 28.4 shots, and they'll look to capitalize on Pittsburgh's injuries. The Penguins' defense, meanwhile, has been decent on the road, allowing 3.06 goals per game on 27.3 shots. Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.