Washington is strong at home winning 42 of its last 57 at Capital One Arena, including going 19-7-1 this season.

The Golden Knights are playing their fourth of six consecutive road games. This marks their third game in four days and fourth in six days. The Golden Knights may have played their worst game of the season two days ago losing 5-2 to the Wild. Las Vegas coach Gerard Gallant said his team looked tired for the first time this year. The Golden Knights are not going to be helped by a very early start as this is a day game.

The Capitals have scored 13 goals in their last three games. Alex Ovechkin is hot again with 10 points in his last seven games, including five goals.