Nashville knocked off the 'Canes last night, leaning on Saros' monster 67 save performance. He won't be in the net tonight, as Preds' are on the road against against a tough Capitals team. Washington, now 7-3 L10, also played last night, winning easily. They are at home tonight where they are an impressive 12-5 this season. They shut out Nashville in the only other time they faced the Predators.

Nashville is just .500 on the road, and 5 -5 in their last ten games. They struggle to score this season, among the bottom-dwellers in goals-for and on the Power Play, while are exactly average on defense. The Capitals are a top ten offense and defense, and have an excellent PK. In the tale of the fill-in goalies, the Capitals have a decided edge. Lindgren has been sharp, while playing on a regular basis. The Preds' Lankinen has played just twice in the last month, allowing 5 goals in each appearance.

It isn't just the goal-tender who will be tired after a 60+shot onslaught. Look for the Capitals, with no travel today, to be the fresher of the two teams. Take the ageless Ovechkin and the Capitals to continue their success at home and win today.