The Washington Capitals have been plowing through the competition for the past couple of weeks, winning 13 games in a row.  And they’re hoping to continue their reign of power tomorrow despite the massive snowstorm that has hit DC.  The game scheduled for 12:00pm on Sunday, February 7 is set to go ahead with the Penguins en route to Washington and scheduled to arrive around midnight tonight.  So, will the defending Stanley Cup Champs be able to put a stop to the Capitals?

Washington began their amazing winning streak on January 13 with a 5-4 win over the Panthers.  Since, they’ve managed to get wins over such top teams as Detroit, Phoenix, and Pittsburgh.  This surge has powered them to the top of the standings, not only in their division but in the Eastern Conference as well, going up one win over the New Jersey Devils.

This Sunday’s game will be the second out of four meetings between the Pens and the Caps.  Of course all eyes will be on Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin as these two superstar forwards battle it out for the top scorer in the NHL.  Though, there will be plenty more to watch out for, including whether or not Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury can get over his forgettable performance against the Canadiens.  He allowed four goals out of 28 shots before being pulled in the third period.  Also keep an eye on the suspected rivalry between Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin, particularly because Malkin has been on fire in recent weeks.  He’s picked up seven goals and nine assists in nine games.

The Capitals are coming into this game with major motivation and momentum.  Add to that the severe weather and the home ice advantage for the boys in red they’re going to be a tough team to beat. It’s going to be the game to watch this week.  Before the puck hits the ice, get to BetUS and put down a wager on your favorite team.  They’re offering the following odds:

Pittsburgh Penguins v Washington Capitals
Puck Line
Penguins: +1 ½: -190
Capitals: -1 ½: +160
Moneyline
Penguins: +150
Capitals: -170

Don’t forget to check out their early Winter Olympic lines as well:
Canada: -200
Czech Republic: +1000
Finland: +1800
Russia: +200
Slovakia: +4000
Sweden: 500
USA: +700

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