Top 3 keys to victory for the Washington Capitals against Seattle Kraken

Next up for the Washington Capitals is the Seattle Kraken on a Sunday afternoon
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The Washington Capitals are back in action on a Sunday afternoon when they host the Seattle Kraken. Puck drop is at 3:30 p.m. on Monumental Sports Network as well as 106.7 The Fan and Caps Radio 24/7.

Today's betting odds per Caesars has the Capitals as 1.5 goal favorites on home ice with -250 moneyline odds. The Kraken are the underdog at +205. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.

#3 The new guy from Pittsburgh blending in

The Caps made one move in the trade deadline on Friday and it was to shore up the bottom six. They brought in Anthony Beauvillier and after practicing for the first time on Saturday is expected to make his Capitals debut today.

Spencer Carbery said post Saturday's skate:

"I'm just getting to know him. I've seen quite a bit of him in the past, most recently over the last couple years, but also following his career in New York, where he was there for a long time and part of those quality teams that they had - for call it a good 10 year stretch - When Barry (Trotz) was there and even before that. "
Spencer Carbery

Beauvillier had 13 goals and 20 points with the Pens while averaging 13 minutes per game while missing just one game prior to the trade. His 12 goals at five on five were the third most among all the flightless birds this season.

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