The NHL Totals play is on the over in the Pittsburgh at Washington game. Rotation numbers 7/8 at 7:30 eastern. This game simulates to be higher scoring as the last 3 in the series have seen at least 7 goals scored. Both teams play up tempo and with this being the first game of the series it should be played at a brisk pace. The Caps are ranked #2 in home scoring and seemed to get drawn into higher scoring game when playing the Penguins. Pittsburgh is #2 in road scoring and #22 in road defense. They have flown over all 7 times with 3+ days rest, 23 of 33 off a 2+ goal win and 29 of 42 after scoring 4+ goals last out. Game 1 between these two last year had 7 goals scored and with Pittsburgh going over in 5 of their last 6 road games we will look for this one to play over