Tampa Bay at Washington

Tampa Bay has a loaded roster that has already tallied 9 goals in two games, off a 7-6 win at Detroit. The Lightning is 89-41 as a favorite, 70-25 when playing with one day of rest. Washington got a 5-1 win in the opener against the Rangers but is 36-39 at home after a home win by 3 or more goals, plus 49-64 after a victory by 4+ goals. There's no concern about Tampa Bay's defense despite a shaky start as this bunch was sixth in the NHL last year in goals allowed, seventh in save percentage, ninth in shots on goal allowed. And Tampa Bay is 67-38 after allowing 5 goals or more. Play Tampa Bay.