The Carolina Hurricanes took a 6-4 loss at Montreal Thursday night, and I just don't see how they could keep up with the defending Stanley Cup champions Washington Capitals Friday night. The Canes have dropped five of their last six overall are 2-5 in their last seven playing on no rest.

The red hot Caps on the other hand have won 10 of their last 12 and have had two days of rest since putting a 6-2 beating on Detroit last time out. They've outscored opponents 14-4 during a three-game winning streak with two of those games on the road (Columbus and Arizona) and have won six of their last seven away from home.

10* play on Washington Capitals.