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The Washington Capitals (21-7-2) take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (10-19-2) in NHL play on Tuesday, starting at 8:30 PM ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank first in the Eastern Conference (44 points), while the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (22 points).
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.87 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 21.51% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.16% | 6th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.48 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 23.75% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.44% | 4th |
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Capitals
- With 11 goals and 27 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington's leading contributors (38 points).
- Connor McMichael has 15 goals and 12 assists for Washington to compile 27 total points (0.9 per game).
- Through 30 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 26 points (11 goals and 15 assists).
- Across 15 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 12-1-2. During those games, he's allowed 37 goals while recording 388 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's seven goals and 19 assists in 31 games for Chicago add up to 26 total points on the season.
- Ryan Donato has posted 17 total points (0.5 per game) this season. He has 10 goals and seven assists.
- Teuvo Teravainen has earned seven goals on the season, chipping in nine assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a .905 save percentage (28th in the league), with 517 total saves, allowing 54 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 7-11-1 record this season.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Andrew Mangiapane: Questionable (Illness),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Craig Smith: Questionable (Lower Body),
Petr Mrazek: Out (Groin),
Alec Martinez: Out (Neck),
Nick Foligno: Questionable (Illness),
Taylor Hall: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Seth Jones: Out (Foot),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Islanders | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Devils | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Wild | - | Away |