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Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks

NHL
Capitals
15-12-4, 34 PTS
7-3
Final
Blackhawks
7-16-4, 18 PTS
United Center
TV: Sportsnet+

On the ice

WSH shoots leftCHI shoots right

Shots on goal

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WSH1110930
CHI915529

In net

Charlie Lindgren26/29 SV, .897
Petr Mrazek23/30 SV, .767
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WSH2237
CHI1113

Who won: Capitals 7-3

The Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at United Center. The Capitals lead the series 1-0. The Capitals outscored the Blackhawks 3-1 in the 3rd period. Alex Ovechkin led the Capitals in goals (3). Jonathan Toews led the Blackhawks in goals (1).

Recap · Dec 13
Ovechkin reaches 800 goals as Capitals beat Blackhawks 7-3

When it was over, when No. 800 was safely tucked away and Washington's fifth straight win was complete, Alex Ovechkin jumped on the ice one last time for another round of cheers.

What it means

  • Season series: WSH leads series 1-0.
  • Capitals 7-8-3 on the road; Blackhawks 4-9-2 at home.

Latest headlines

Injuries and inactives

Capitals4th in Metropolitan Division
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois LW
    Illness
    Day-To-Day
  • Matt Roy D
    Lower Body
    Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas C
    Upper Body
    Injured Reserve
  • Rasmus Sandin D
    Knee, Surgery, right
    Injured Reserve
Blackhawks8th in Central Division
  • Frank Nazar C
    Suspension
    Suspension
  • Andrew Mangiapane LW
    Lower Body
    Injured Reserve
  • Connor Bedard C
    Shoulder
    Injured Reserve

Starting goalies

Capitals4th in Metropolitan Division
Charlie Lindgren G
Starting goalie, confirmed
Blackhawks8th in Central Division
Petr Mrazek G
Starting goalie, confirmed

Head to head

WSH leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue
United Center, Chicago, IL · Attendance 16,181
Officials
Francis Charron (Referee), Brandon Blandina (Referee), Jonny Murray (Linesman), Kilian McNamara (Linesman)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.