Washington at Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay has won six of the last eight times these teams have met here in Florida. They also played a week ago with Tampa Bay winning 5-2. That game was in Washington. Now, the Capitals have to go on the road where they are 4-7. They are getting just 2.3 goals per game on the season (1.6 per game over their last five). Compare that to Tampa Bay's numbers: 7-2 at home averaging 4.1 goals per game and allowing just 2.2. And, the Lightning are hot! Over their last four games, they have won by a combined margin of 19-5! The Caps are just 15-43 dating back to last season vs. excellent power play teams (those converting over 17%). That includes a 1-8 record vs. those converting 19%+, like Tampa Bay who is converting 22% (25% at home). Tampa to win here by 2+ goals.