Washington vs Columbus. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (February 9, 2022).

Washington have dropped to the 7th line in the Eastern Conference table. Recently, the Capitals have looked colorless and have struggled to win several games in a row. Despite that dip in form, they managed to crush Dallas (5:0) and prevailed over Pittsburgh (4:3 ОТ) away. At home, the Capitals lost to Edmonton (3:5).

The team continues to play without Alexander Ovechkin, who is in quarantine. The hosts make too many mistakes in defense and allow their opponents a lot of freedom in their zone. They concede an average of three goals per game. 

Columbusare unlikely to make the playoffs this season as they are 14 points behind the playoff zone. Moreover, the team can't mount a winning streak and at most record two victories in a row. For example, the Blue Jackets recently broke a string of three defeats by beating the Rangers (5:3) and Montreal (6:3), but then lost Florida at home with a score of 4:8.

In general, Brad Larsen's side have huge defensive problems and often concede more than three goals in one game. The Blue Jackets also have poor results away: they won only four games in regulation this season.