The Vegas Golden Knights (12-2-1) open a 5-game road trip on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals (7-4-2) at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Golden Knights posted a 5-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday, halting a season-high 2-game losing streak. Vegas allowed 8 total goals (4 each) in the 2-game slide, and the Knights managed just 3 total goals of offense. Against the Eastern Conference, VGK has won both of its games, both at home.
The Capitals have picked up wins in each of the past 2 outings, and 3 of the past 4, going 3-0-1 during the span. Against the Western Conference, Washington has won all 3 meetings, with 2 of the games decided in a shootout at home.
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