ICEHOCKEYEXPERT PICKS

The underdogs have won each of the Blackhawks' last four games.

The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.

Alex Ovechkin has recorded an assist in each of his last three road appearances against the Blackhawks.

Ten of the Capitals' last 11 night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.

Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of his four previous appearances with his team as a home underdog against the Capitals.

Aliaksei Protas has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Capitals as favorites.

The Capitals have won the first period in five of their last six games following a home loss.

Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks' last five games.

Ryan Donato has scored a goal in two of the Blackhawks' last three games against the Capitals.