Wild, league's best road team, visit strong-at-home Capitals
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The Washington Capitals have a tall task in their bid for their fifth consecutive home victory when they entertain the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Washington, which plays four of its next five games at Capital One Arena, sports a sterling 12-4-2 record at home this season.
The Wild, in turn, boast the NHL's best road record at 13-3-3. They have won three of their last four games