Washington at Dallas

Washington ends a lousy four-game road trip losing the first three by a 14-5 count. Washington is getting outscored by 30 goals, the third-worst differential in the Eastern Conference. The offense has scored the third-fewest goals (2.35 per game) with the fourth-worst shooting percentage, while the defense is 16th in save percentage (.904). Washington is 12-24 off a road loss, including 8-18 off a road loss by three or more goals. Dallas is outscoring opponents by +31, the fourth-best differential in the Western Conference. Dallas is 15-8-2 at home and is third in the NHL in goals scored (3.67 per game), plus fourth in shooting percentage. They've won seven of 10 and are 48-24 after allowing three or more goals in two consecutive contests. Dallas has won the last three meetings versus Washington allowing a total of five goals. Play Dallas.