Both teams come into the contest streaking, the Washington Capitals have won their last three games before the break.
While the Canadians are riding a two game winning streak of their own.
The question or rust versus rest apply to both teams as neither has played since the 18th.
This will mark their first game against each other since November 15th, where the Canadians defeated the Washington Capitals at home in Capitals One Arena 5-2. The game appeared to be a even match with no goals or penalties being called in the entire first period.