Washington at New York

Washington is in quick revenge after losing 4-1 to New York on Tuesday and missing a chance to overtake Pittsburgh for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals not only want to improve their playoff position, but they also want to go into the postseason on a winning note and they have the Rangers on deck on Friday. The Caps had beaten the Islanders five times in a row before Tuesday's loss and Alex Ovechkin has been upgraded to questionable for this game. Washington is 42-15 as a road favorite and 36-17 in the second game of a home-and-home. Also, the Capitals are 56-27 their past 83 games after losing by at least three goals. The Islanders are 3-13 as home underdogs and have lost five of their last six games. Play the Capitals.