The Washington Capitals (48-18-9) host the Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-10), who have dropped four straight, on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Friday's game.
The Blackhawks' offense has scored 25 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 40 goals. They have recorded 23 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (21.7%). They are 1-8-1 over those contests.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Capitals 5, Blackhawks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-389)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have finished 7-9-16 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 48-18-9.
- Washington is 14-4-6 (34 points) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- The nine times this season the Capitals ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
- Washington has taken six points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-7-2 record).
- The Capitals are 45-2-6 in the 53 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 96 points).
- In the 28 games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 39 points after finishing 18-7-3.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 28-9-4 (60 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 19-8-5 to register 43 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 21-44-10 record this season and are 3-10-13 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Chicago has earned 15 points (4-9-7) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-20-4 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 43 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 4-14-0 (eight points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 56 games. The Blackhawks finished 16-30-10 in those matchups (42 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.6 | Goals Scored | 2.69 | 27th |
| 8th | 2.68 | Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 30th |
| 21st | 27.6 | Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| 9th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 31 | 30th |
| 13th | 22.17% | Power Play % | 24.57% | 10th |
| 8th | 81.25% | Penalty Kill % | 81.07% | 9th |
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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