Washington Capitals @ Ottawa Senators

Washington looks to carry its 5-on-5 game onto the road

The Capitals are coming off a 4-3 win over Florida, while Ottawa has played better defensively since a defenseman returned to the lineup.

Ottawa's goaltending picture needs confirmation

Ottawa activated a goalie from injured reserve, but the starter should be verified before puck drop.

Tuch has been Washington’s top goal scorer

Alex Tuch has 11 goals through Washington’s first 15 games and was in the Capitals’ projected Monday lineup.

Greig could return to Ottawa’s lineup

Ridly Greig is expected to play Tuesday despite a lower-body injury and is back with Ottawa’s main group; Ottawa’s 4-2 win over Utah was its third in four games.

Washington is still managing absences on defense

Washington is managing its defense on the road trip, with Vincent Desharnais remaining home during recovery.

Ovechkin seeks a breakthrough, while Wilson is available

Alex Ovechkin has gone 10 games without a goal and is one assist shy of tying Nicklas Backstrom’s franchise record. Tom Wilson was in Washington’s projected lineup Monday.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Senators moneyline

Ottawa is priced around -130 with an 11-6-1 record versus Washington’s 9-6-0, and the home moneyline is a modest lean.

Over 6.5 goals

At roughly +105, the over offers plus-money potential: Washington averages 3.53 goals per game and Ottawa allows 3.00, while Ottawa averages 3.11 and Washington allows 3.40; Ottawa’s power play was described as 31st in goals per 60.