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.
___
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Associated Press
