Washington Capitals (31-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (29-14-3, in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals after Leon Draisaitl scored two goals in the Oilers' 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Edmonton has a 29-14-3 record overall and a 15-7-1 record on its home ice. The Oilers have a +25 scoring differential, with 151 total goals scored and 126 allowed.
Washington has a 31-10-5 record overall and a 15-6-1 record in road games. The Capitals have a 12-3-1 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.
Tuesday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Draisaitl has 33 goals and 36 assists for the Oilers. Connor McDavid has five goals and eight assists over the last 10 games.
Dylan Strome has 12 goals and 34 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has scored five goals with four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 8-2-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.8 assists, 3.2 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
Capitals: 7-0-3, averaging 3.2 goals, five assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game.
INJURIES: Oilers: None listed.
Capitals: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
