Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - April 4

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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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Friday's game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 1-8-1. They have totaled 25 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 40. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (21.7% of opportunities).

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Capitals 5, Blackhawks 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-397)
• 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 are 48-18-9 overall and 7-9-16 in overtime contests.
• In the 24 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-4-6 record (good for 34 points).
• In the nine games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
• Washington has taken six points from the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-7-2 record).
• The Capitals are 45-2-6 in the 53 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 96 points).
• In the 28 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 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 32 times, and went 19-8-5 (43 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 3-10-13 record in overtime contests this season and a 21-44-10 overall record.
• 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 exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-20-4 record).
• The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 34 games, earning 43 points from those contests.
• This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games and registered 14 points with a record of 6-15-2.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 4-14-0 (eight points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 56 games, going 16-30-10 to register 42 points.

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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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