3/18 NHL: Florida at Washington

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Their last meeting was February 7, 2006 and the Capitals have been waiting for their chance to avenge that 5-0 loss ever since.

The Panthers are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at 120. They are 27-30-9 on the season, while their hosts bring a 22-36-7 mark to the table. The total has been set at 6.5.

Jacques Martin's team was busy last game winning against the Islanders 4-2 as 165 favorites. The 6 goals sent that game as a push against the total of 6.

Meanwhile, at Madison Square Garden, the underdog Capitals were losing to the Rangers 5-4. The game was an over play.

Some trends to consider:
Florida is 1-9-3 OU in its last 13 games against Washington
Florida is 1-5-1 OU in its last 7 games away against Washington
Florida is 7-19-0 SU in its last 26 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Florida is 5-1-1 OU in its last 7 games
Washington is 5-0-1 OU in its last 6 at home
Washington is 5-0-1 OU in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Washington is 1-5-1 OU in its last 7 games at home against Florida

Next up:
Florida home to Tampa Bay, Monday, March 20
Washington home to Montreal, Monday, March 20