Washington at Nashville

Washington is playing plenty of defense this season, #7 in goals allowed. They are coming off a 1-0 win over the Flyers as part of a 4-0 run UNDER the total, plus the UNDER is 8-0 against the Central division. Goalie Braden Holtby leads the NHL in victories since Dec. 4, going 14-1-4 with a 1.88 GAA. First place Nashville knows all about defense too, as they're tops in the NHL in goals allowed on a 3-1-3 run UNDER the total at home. The UNDER is also 33-13-6 when the Predators are playing on two days of rest, and when these teams meet the UNDER is 5-2. This one stays UNDER the total.