The Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders will do battle in a winner-take-all contest at Verizon Center Monday night. Despite the amount of offensive talent on the ice I expect a low-scoring encounter considering what's at stake.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Braden Holtby - Jaroslav Halak out-dueled Braden Holtby Saturday as he made 38 saves in the 3-1 victory while Holtby gave up two goals 37 shots he faced. Holtby has been immense at home all season long and posted a 20-10-4 home record behind a 2.08 GAA for the regular season. He's compiled a 1.75 GAA over his last six games, allowing more than two goals only once.

2. Trends - Washington and Conference Quarterfinals games is a combination where games are almost destined to go under. Only two of their last nine first-round games in the playoffs have gone over the total and the and the under is 3-1 over the last four in this series.

3. X-Factor - The Islanders have yet to score a power play goal in this series, failing to convert on 13 consecutive chances.

Selection: This is a play on NYI@WAS to go under the total(10*)