The set-up: The Washington Capitals led the league in points in 2015-16 and are setting the pace once again this season with 89 points (41-13-7). However, the Caps' postseason failures are well-documented and in an effort to change that dynamic, Washington acquired defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from St. Louis on Monday night. He expects to be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup at Madison Square Garden against the 40-20-2 New York Rangers.

Washington: "We are excited to welcome Kevin to our organization," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said in a statement. "We felt it was important to acquire another defenseman to strengthen and add depth to our blue line. Kevin is a skilled, puck-moving defenseman who we think will help our team at even strength and on the power play." The Capitals had won six in a row heading into their bye but have lost three of five since returning, including a 5-2 road loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.

NY Rangers: The Rangers have played one more game than the Caps and have seven fewer points. They also are one point behind third-place Columbus in the top-heavy Metropolitan Division. The Rangers were thoroughly dominated by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday afternoon at MSG, losing 5-1 while playing their fifth game in eight days. The good news for New York is that the Rangers have beaten the Caps in both meetings this season.

The pick; The Caps rank third in scoring (3.31 GPG) and the Rangers fifth (3.27 GPG), which leads med to making the Over a 10* play.,