This is a 5* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the Washington Capitals.

Both teams are coming off victories, but as a situational handicaper these are exactly the type of contests I keep my eyes open for and in my opinion, this line should in fact be a lot larger as I feel the Hurricanes are due for a big letdown in this spot. Carolina has now won four straight after it's 3-2 OT win over Columbus last night, it's second straight win in a row over the Blue Jackets. After an 0-6-1 start Columbus has found its footing, its benefited from some early injuries getting back onto the ice. Washington though had been in a miserable slump until its 3-2 win in defending champion Chicago last night; suffice it to say, I look for the home side to build off that victory. The second game of a back to back for both teams, the advantage is cleary in the home side's favor. This is a classic "letdown" spot for Carolina, look for WASHINGTON to continue to push and to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night.

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