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Capitals host the Oilers after Chychrun's 2-goal game

Edmonton Oilers (34-18-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (37-11-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Sunday, 1 p.m.

Edmonton Oilers (34-18-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (37-11-8, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -122, Capitals +102; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Edmonton Oilers after Jakob Chychrun scored two goals in the Capitals' 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Washington has a 37-11-8 record overall and a 17-4-6 record on its home ice. The Capitals have a +64 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 140 given up.

Edmonton is 34-18-4 overall and 16-8-2 on the road. The Oilers are 32-7-2 when scoring at least three goals.

Sunday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Capitals won 3-2 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alexander Ovechkin has 26 goals and 17 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

Leon Draisaitl has 41 goals and 44 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has scored five goals and added one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-1-3, averaging four goals, 6.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Oilers: 5-4-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.8 assists, three penalties and six penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

The Associated Press