New York at Washington

It's Game 3 and New York went 25-12-4 away from home this season. They've taken Games 1 and 2 of this series, winning 4-1 and 4-3. The offense was seventh in goals scored (3.39) during the regular season, while the defense was seventh in goals given up (2.76) and sixth in save percentage (.912). The Rangers are 45-17 against defenses that allow 2.85+ goals per game, 17-3 after playing two straight home games, and 14-1 when playing three games in 10 days. New York had a +53 goal differential, the third-best in the Eastern Conference, while Washington was at minus-37, the third-worst in the East. Washington's offense was 28th in goals scored, while the defense was 17th in goals given up and 17th in save percentage (.903). The Capitals are 8-18 at home off a road loss, plus 15-27 at home after playing a road game. Play New York.