NHL picks December 19: Back the Blues’ team total against the Canucks

The NHL schedule features eight games on Monday night. Back the Blues’ team total against the Canucks.

The St. Louis Blues should be able to score against the Vancouver Canucks. The Edmonton Oilers are poised for a bounce back and the Washington Capitals are red hot on the puck line.

Vancouver's team save percentage is the second-worst in the NHL. Vancouver has allowed the fourth-most goals in NHL this season. St. Louis has scored three-plus goals five of its last 10 games. The Blues netted five goals against the Calgary Flames on Friday and four the day before against Edmonton.

Edmonton has lost two straight games but they beat Nashville 6-3 last Tuesday. The Oilers have the moneyline to beat the Predators tonight.

Washington Capitals are favored by 135 points against Detroit Red Wings. Detroit has lost five straight games and is outscored 19-7. Washington has scored four-plus goals in five of its last six games.