This Washington Capitals team has won their last 5 games and looks to step up and control the upcoming game on their home ice. They have been dominant at home this season.

The Capitals, who average 3.03 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots.

The Caps only allow only 2.90 goals per game, should also limit the Stars' offense with Nick Jensen, Dmitry Orlov, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots while their goalie Charlie Lidgren should make plenty of big saves. I predict the Capitals should win the game on their home ice Thursday night!