The division rival Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 285-moneyline favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.

The Hurricanes defeated Atlanta 4-0 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The four goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (6).

Manny Legace stopped all 27 shots he faced for Carolina and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and an assist in the win.

Alex Ovechkin potted a pair of markers for Washington in its 4-3 shootout loss to Dallas on Monday night.

Dallas cashed as +250 road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 6.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.

Team records:
Carolina: 27-31-7
Washington: 44-13-9

Carolina most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a win are 8-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 5-5-2
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games on the road
Washington is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Washington is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games at home

Next up:
Carolina home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 11
Washington home to Tampa Bay, Friday, March 12

The division rival Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Avalanche, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

The Canucks defeated Nashville 4-2 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The six goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).

Henrik Sedin notched a goal and an assist for Vancouver, while Roberto Luongo made 33 saves in the win.

The Avalanche scored four goals in the second period and went on to pound the Blues 7-3 on Saturday, as -130 favorites. That game’s 10 goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Chris Stewart potted a hat trick for the Avalanche, while Milan Hejduk added a pair of goals. T.J. Galiardi and Matt Hendricks added the other markers for the Avalanche.

Team records:
Vancouver: 40-23-2
Colorado: 37-22-6

Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing San Jose are 7-3
After playing Nashville are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 7-7-1
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver’s last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Vancouver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 7 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado’s last 13 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

Next up:
Vancouver at Phoenix, Wednesday, March 10
Colorado home to Florida, Thursday, March 11

The Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Stars, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.

The Stars blew a 3-1 second-period lead to fall 6-3 to the Penguins at Mellon Arena Saturday afternoon.

Pittsburgh won as a -224 home favorite while the final score played OVER the 5.5-goal total.

Jose Theodore stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season, as the Capitals defeated the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday. The Capitals won this game as -270 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (6).

Eric Fehr and Eric Belanger scored for the Capitals.

Current streak:
Dallas has lost 3 straight games.
Washington has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 28-24-12
Washington: 44-13-8

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-6-1
After a loss are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’s last 7 games when playing Washington
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 9 games

Next up:
Dallas at Buffalo, Wednesday, March 10
Washington home to Carolina, Wednesday, March 10

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blackhawks listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Red Wings, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Darren Helm scored a pair of goals as the Red Wings defeated the Predators 5-2 on Friday, as -200 favorites. That game’s seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Pavel Datsyuk, Tomas Holmstrom, and Henrik Zetterberg added singles for the Red Wings.

The Blackhawks scored five goals in the first period and went on to double the Canucks 6-3 on Friday, as +135 underdogs. That game’s nine goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Andrew Ladd, Duncan Keith, Troy Brouwer, Kris Versteeg, Jordan Hendry, and Marian Hossa scored for the Blackhawks.

Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Detroit: 30-22-12
Chicago: 43-16-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Edmonton are 7-3
After playing Nashville are 5-5
After a win are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Vancouver are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Detroit is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games at home

Next up:
Detroit home to Calgary, Tuesday, March 9
Chicago home to Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 10

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Saturday.

Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Rangers were clipped 5-4 by the Penguins in OT on Thursday, as +110 underdogs. That game’s nine goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Artem Anisimov, Chris Drury, Michal Rozsival, and Brandon Dubinsky had the goals for the Rangers.

Scott Walker scored a pair of goals in his debut with the Capitals on Thursday, as they defeated the Lightning 5-4. The Capitals won that game as -290 favorites, and the nine goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (6.5).

Mike Knuble also had a pair of goals for the Capitals, and Eric Fehr added the other marker in the win.

Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 29-27-8
Washington: 43-13-8

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the NY Rangers last 13 games on the road
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Rangers are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games
Washington is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers

Next up:
NY Rangers home to Buffalo, Sunday, March 7
Washington home to Dallas, Monday, March 8

The Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blackhawks listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Canucks, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Ryan Kesler potted two goals to help the Canucks double the Red Wings 6-3 on Wednesday, as +140 underdogs. That game’s nine goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Alex Burrows, Kyle Wellwood, Sami Salo, and Mikael Samuelsson added singles.

The Blackhawks tallied three times in the final frame as they defeated the Oilers 5-2 on Wednesday. The Blackhawks won the game as -400 favorites, and the seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Marian Hossa, Dave Bolland, Niklas Hjalmarsson, and Jonathan Toews scored for the Blackhawks.

Current streak:
Vancouver has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Vancouver: 39-22-2
Chicago: 42-16-5

Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Edmonton are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver

Next up:
Vancouver at Nashville, Sunday, March 7
Chicago home to Detroit, Sunday, March 7

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals will meet on the ice at Verizon Center on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 285-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.

Claude Giroux scored twice on Tuesday night as the Flyers rolled to a 7-2 win over the Lightning.

The Flyers were winners as -130 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (5.5).

The Capitals scored twice in the fourth quarter and came away with a 3-1 victory over the Sabres on Wednesday, as -140 favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted over/under (6).

Jason Cimera, Mike Green, and Boyd Gordon scored for the Capitals. Joe Theodore stopped 23 shots in the victory.

Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Tampa Bay: 26-25-11
Washington: 42-13-8

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Buffalo are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Washington is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games

Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Atlanta, Saturday, March 6
Washington home to NY Rangers, Saturday, March 6

The New Jersey Devils and the San Jose Sharks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at HP Pavilion.

Oddsmakers currently have the Sharks listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

The Devils were ousted 5-2 by the Hurricanes last time out, as -130 favorites. That game’s seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).

Zach Parise and Brian Rolston tallied for the Devils.

Kent Huskins scored the lone goal in the Sharks’ 3-1 loss to the Sabres last time out. The Sharks were -115 favorites in that game, while the game’s four goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Team records:
New Jersey: 37-21-3
San Jose: 40-13-9

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing Carolina are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

San Jose most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 4-4-1
After playing Buffalo are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 6 games on the road
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose’s last 5 games
San Jose is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
New Jersey at Calgary, Friday, March 5
San Jose home to Montreal, Thursday, March 4

The Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Devils listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game’s total is sitting at 5.

Andrei Kostitsyn put up two goals and an assist for Montreal in its 4-3 loss to Buffalo on Monday night.

Buffalo won as -120 road favorites, while the game played OVER the 5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.

The Devils floored the Flyers with a 4-1 victory at the Prudential Center Saturday night.

New Jersey won as a -133 home favorite while the final score played UNDER the 5.5-goal total.

Current streak:
Montreal has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Montreal: 15-16-3
New Jersey: 22-8-1

Montreal most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Buffalo are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 8-2
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Montreal is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
New Jersey is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Montreal
New Jersey is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Montreal

Next up:
Montreal home to Minnesota, Thursday, December 17
New Jersey home to Ottawa, Friday, December 18

The fans at General Motors Place will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vancouver Canucks when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Michal Handzus scored in the shootout to give Los Angeles a fourth straight win, as the Kings defeated the Stars 3-2 on Saturday. The Kings won the game as -140 favorites, while the five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Alexander Frolov and Anze Kopitar also scored for the Kings, and Jon Quick stopped 25 shots.

Ryan Kesler’s third period marker stood as the winner on Saturday, as the Canucks trimmed the Wild 4-3. The Canucks won the game as -210 favorites, while the seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Daniel Sedin, Mason Raymond, and Alex Burrows also tallied in that win.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.
Vancouver has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 21-10-3
Vancouver: 18-14-0

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing San Jose are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Los Angeles is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles’s last 7 games when playing Vancouver
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 8 games

Next up:
Los Angeles at Edmonton, Tuesday, December 15
Vancouver home to Anaheim, Wednesday, December 16