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Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals

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Blackhawks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Capitals

Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-10, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (48-18-9, in the Metropolitan Division)

Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks, on a four-game losing streak, play the Washington Capitals.

Washington has a 24-8-6 record in home games and a 48-18-9 record overall. The Capitals have a 45-2-6 record when scoring three or more goals.

Chicago is 21-44-10 overall and 7-24-5 on the road. The Blackhawks have a -67 scoring differential, with 202 total goals scored and 269 conceded.

Friday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Blackhawks won the previous meeting 3-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alexander Ovechkin has 39 goals and 27 assists for the Capitals. Dylan Strome has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

Teuvo Teravainen has 15 goals and 41 assists for the Blackhawks. Ryan Donato has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 5-4-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.8 assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Blackhawks: 1-8-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.5 assists, three penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while giving up four goals per game.

INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

Regular Season Series

CHI leads series 1-0

Statistics

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3.59 Goals Against Average 2.68
31.1 Shots Against per Game 27.1
81.1 Penalty Kill Percentage 81.3
39 Power Play Goals Against 42
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
2.69 Goals For per Game 3.60
24.4 Shots per Game 27.6
43 Power Play Goals 45
24.6 Power Play Percentage 22.2
3 Short Handed Goals 8
659 Penalty Minutes 695
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Matt Roy, D Day-To-Day Apr 3
Logan Thompson, G Day-To-Day Apr 2
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Colton Dach, C Day-To-Day Apr 3
Alec Martinez, D Day-To-Day Apr 2
Jason Dickinson, C Out Mar 25

Game Information

Capital One Arena

Location: Washington, DC
Capacity:

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 51 20 106 4
Dallas 49 21 102 4
Colorado 46 26 96 4
Minnesota 41 28 89 7
St. Louis 41 28 89 7
Utah 34 29 80 12
Nashville 27 40 62 8
Chicago 21 44 52 10

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 48 18 105 9
Carolina 46 24 96 4
New Jersey 40 29 87 7
NY Rangers 36 32 79 7
Columbus 34 30 77 9
NY Islanders 32 32 74 10
Pittsburgh 30 34 71 11
Philadelphia 31 36 71 9
Full Standings
Blackhawks Last 5
Date OPP Result
vs PHI W 7-4
vs NJ L 5-3
vs VGK L 5-3
vs UTAH L 5-2
vs COL L 3-2 SO
Capitals Last 5
Date OPP Result
@ WPG L 3-2 OT
@ MIN L 4-2
vs BUF L 8-5
@ BOS W 4-3
@ CAR L 5-1