Washington has been waiting at home after its road trip ended in Carolina on Sunday. The Islanders held on for two points against the Oilers Tuesday night on Long Island and now have to face the Capitals on zero days of rest with some travel to boot. New York has a rest disadvantage staring it down tonight, though. The Islanders are 5-1-1 in their last seven games while the Capitals are 3-1-1 in their last five and Washington has a few impressive wins in there over the Rangers and Hurricanes. The Isles have 38 points in 31 games while the Caps are right on their tail with 34 in 28.īoth teams have been playing pretty well recently. The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals are battling for playoff position in a competitive Eastern Conference. Capitals NHL picks and predictions on Wednesday, December 20. Can the Capitals take care of business as slight home favorites in the NHL odds?

The Islanders are coming off a 3-1 win over the Oilers last night while the Capitals have had two days off after a 2-1-1 road trip. The New York Islanders hit the road to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight.

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