Blackhawks and Capitals take the ice for non-conference matchup

Washington Capitals (21-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (10-19-2, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -171, Blackhawks +143; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks face the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup.

Chicago has a 5-8-0 record in home games and a 10-19-2 record overall. The Blackhawks have an 8-3-0 record in games they score at least three goals.

Washington has gone 12-3-0 in road games and 21-7-2 overall. The Capitals have gone 10-3-0 in games their opponents commit more penalties.

Tuesday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has seven goals and 19 assists for the Blackhawks. Taylor Hall has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

Aliaksei Protas has 11 goals and 15 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has seven goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-7-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, three penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Capitals: 8-1-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.2 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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