The Washington Capitals (31-28-7) travel to meet the New York Islanders (34-25-8) Saturday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Capitals were tripped up 3-2 in a shootout against the New Jersey Devils, dropping a valuable point. Washington is 5 points out of the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Caps are 3-2-1 in the past 6 games, while cashing the Under in 3 of the past 4 outings.
The Islanders posted a huge 4-3 OT win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road Thursday night. As a result, the Islanders are 2 points clear of the Pens for the top wild-card spot in the East. New York has won 3 straight, while posting points in 5 in a row. The Isles have at least a point in 10 of the past 12 outings, too.
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