Rob Vinciletti: NHL GAME 1 Historical Power System Play
(NHL) Pittsburgh vs. Washington,
Money Line: -123.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Loss
The NHL opening round power play is on Washington. Game 88 at 7:10 eastern. The Caps have major momentum here tonight after winning 4 straight after dropping the first 2 at home to the Blue Jackets. They are 91-38 at home long term and have playoff revenge against the Penguins who had a bad defensive series against the Flyers. The Pens are just 2-9 after scoring 5+ goals. The Caps lost the first 2 here at home to the pens last year and will want to come out firing. They are 4-0 vs teams who scored 5+ goals and 11-4 off a win. Second round game 1 homers have been historically solid. Play on Washington.