Washington at Montreal

Washington took the first two games at home, but it wasn't easy, both close all the way. Then Montreal rolled in Game 3, 6-3, as Washington had 17 giveaways. The Capitals are on a 6-9 run, losing as chalk of -140, -310, -150, -165, and -120. Washington is also on a 3-8 playoff run. Meanwhile, Montreal is home again on a 16-13 run, including a shutout of Carolina (4-0) as a +180 dog, plus two wins over defending champion Florida as underdogs of +240 and +175. The Canadiens play hard for this coach, going on a 7-1-2 run down the stretch to reach the playoffs. In Game 3, Montreal outshot Washington 40-21 and outhit them 45-26. Play Montreal.