Capital Punishment?

The Washington Capitals have been rolling since they were on a slight losing streak earlier this season, and they'll look to continue their ways against the New York Islanders, who just came off a big win against the crosstown rival New York Rangers.

Reigning league MVP and Rocket Richard winner, Alexander Ovechkin will be looking to break through against the Islanders, as in their last meeting the Isles defense was able to hold Ovi pointless through 60 plus minutes of hockey. The Caps have to be the favorite in this game and there aren't many teams which the Caps would be underdogs to.

In other New York news, the Rangers take on the Minnesota Wild in Minnesota tonight, and the Rangers will look to rebound from the 3-1 loss they suffered on Long Island Wednesday. Marian Gaborik, who would have been returning to the Xcel Energy center for the first time since signing with the Rangers in the off season has been scratched, though he's expected to make a start in Boston on Sunday. Chris Higgins is out with a lower body injury and Sean Avery is also out with his right knee nagging him again. Dane Byers, P.A Parenteau and Donald Brashear will fill those spots on the roster tonight.

Picks for tonight are something like this:

Washington will take the Islanders
Pittsburgh's season will continue to roll on past the Blue Jackets
Toronto will NOT beat the red hot Sabres
The Rangers should make quick work of the Wild, even with their injuries
Chicago should be able to overtake Montreal
Dallas will beat Florida
I have to favor Anaheim over the injury ridden and Luongo-less Canucks, while Raycroft can be a starter anywhere else, I have my doubts about Vancouver.
I think the Avs great start can continue tonight against San Jose.

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