Washington Capitals (13-8-3, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (9-16-1, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Capitals -156, Blackhawks +132; over/under is 6
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals will play in a non-conference matchup.
Chicago is 9-16-1 overall and 5-6-1 in home games. The Blackhawks have a -26 scoring differential, with 63 total goals scored and 89 conceded.
Washington is 13-8-3 overall and 5-4-1 on the road. The Capitals are 5-1-2 in games decided by a goal.
Sunday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has 11 goals and 10 assists for the Blackhawks. Jason Dickinson has scored seven goals over the last 10 games.
Dylan Strome has 10 goals and three assists for the Capitals. John Carlson has six assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 4-5-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.5 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
Capitals: 5-4-1, averaging 2.5 goals, four assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: Ryan Donato: day to day (illness), Colin Blackwell: out (lower body), Luke Philp: out (achilles), Taylor Hall: out for season (knee), Samuel Savoie: out (leg), Andreas Athanasiou: out (groin).
Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: out (hip), Max Pacioretty: out (achilles).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
