Ottawa at Washington

Ottawa is the hot team here, winning two straight and five of their last six games. They are a top-10-scoring team, and their defense has been solid, allowing two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. Ottawa ranks No. 2 in the league in allowing the fewest shots on goal. The Senators' defense leads the NHL in expected goals against in regulation. Linus Ullmark is slated to start in net for Ottawa. Ullmark is 3-0-1 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.31 goals-against average during his past four starts against Washington. The Capitals have scored a combined five goals in their last three games. They are 18th in scoring and 28th on the power play. Washington is 2-5 in its last seven games following a 3-2 home loss to the Bruins this past Saturday. That is the Bruins' only road win in their last 10 away games. Take the Senators.