As if being in the same division as the San Francisco Giants isnt taxing enough, now the Dodgers have to contend with the even-year magic of the Washington Nationals. Are you unfamiliar with that trend? Well, it doesnt get nearly as much attention as the Giants, but the Nats have their own little even-year thing going. Just as in 2012 and 2014, 2016 saw Washington capture the NL East crown; these are the only division-winning teams in the 48-year history of the Expos/Nationals franchise.Sadly, just like the 2012 team, this years team will apparently be without the services of Stephen Strasburg.?Only this time, his absence isnt a disaster of the teams own making. Strasburg isnt the only injury the team must deal with as they begin the playoffs. Wilson Ramos, who not only had the best year of his career but one of the best offensive seasons of any catcher in baseball this year, has been lost for the season with a torn ACL. On top of that, Daniel Murphy, who unexpectedly assumed the role of the teams offensive leader from Bryce Harper, hasnt started a game since Sept. 17 due to a nagging leg injury.The Dodgers know all about injuries, of course, as the team needed 15 different pitchers to make a start for them during the 2016 regular season. However, Game 1 starter Clayton Kershaw appeared to have worked himself back into top form over five late-season starts, and to a lesser degree, that appears to be the case with Game 2 starter Rich Hill as well.While the health of the two teams is the most obvious contrast between the Dodgers and the Nationals, there are other factors to consider in handicapping the series, and the Chalk team of baseball experts will take it from here. Joe Peta, Dave Tuley, and Andrew Lange explain how theyre looking at this NLDS matchup.Patrick Eaves Jersey . Durant finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Jackson matched his career high with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Lamb scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, lifting the Thunder to a 94-88 win over San Antonio and snapping the Spurs 11-game winning streak. Anaheim Ducks Gear . Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city. https://www.cheapducks.com/877c-adam-henrique-jersey-ducks.html . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Andy McDonald Jersey . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. Max Comtois Jersey . It says Pocklingtons lawyer filed the appeal Friday in a California court. CTV Edmonton also says Pocklington gave a $100,000 cash deposit as part of the conditions of his bail, and that he will be out on bail until his appeal is heard.41.3 Ball to Shakib Al Hasan, OUT, hes gone! The short ball makes the breakthrough. Shakib pulls, cant keep it down - or beat the fielder - and is taken low down at midwicket41.4 Ball to Mosaddek Hossain, OUT, dragged on! Two in two for Ball. He is pumped. Complete silence in the stadium. Short of a length, nips back, takes the bottom edge into the stumps42.5 Rashid to Mashrafe Mortaza, OUT, and another! Hes nicked a short ball...it was there to smash, really, but he was looking to be careful and guide it to third man and instead just got a thin edge to Buttler44.1 Rashid to Imrul Kayes, 1 wide, OUT, stumped off a wide! Sharp work from Buttler and this is going wrong for Bangladesh. Rashid speared it wide, not sure wwhether it was entirely to plan, Imrul came down the pitch and was nowhere near reaching it.dddddddddddd Buttler hand plenty of time to drag the ball back to complete the dismissal45.2 Ball to Mosharraf Hossain, OUT, its all happening! He nearly spoons a catch to mid-off, it falls short then Rashid pulls off the direct hit and they go upstairs. Hes miles out!47.5 Ball to Taskin Ahmed, OUT, its five to win the match! Another cutter, fingers rolled over the ball, it was fuller this time, Taskin heaving to the leg side again and he gets a top edge which is well held by Buttler diving forward ' ' '