Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are superstars. They are superstars because of their scoring abilities, not their defense. Both have negative plus/minus marks on the season.

Lack of defense and bad goaltending are serious problems for the Oilers. Washington has picked up its scoring in such a way that it renders its season statistics almost meaningless.

It's because of this that I believe these teams will combine for at least seven goals.

Edmonton ranks 30rd in the NHL defensively allowing 3.9 goals a game. The Oilers have permitted 4.6 goals a game during their past three games. The Capitals have come on to score at least three goals in eight of their last 10 games.

Despite their defensive woes, the Oilers are dangerous because of their high octane offense and deadly power play. They have produced three or more goals in each of their last five games, hitting the four-goal mark in four of those contests.

Note that the Over is 4-1-1 the past six times these teams have met.