Carolina at Washington

Carolina is 18-22-4 on the road after splitting two games in New Jersey in the last series and taking Game 1 at Washington in overtime. Washington had a really bad game, getting outshot 33-14. The Capitals were second in the NHL in goals scored (3.49 per game) and No. 1 in shooting percentage. The defense was fifth in penalty killing and eighth in goals allowed (2.79 per game), while Carolina was 26th in save percentage (.893). With Washington 29-10-6 at home this season, counting the playoffs, look for a big bounce-back effort by the home team. Play Washington.