How to Stream Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks: Live, TV Channel

The Washington Capitals will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in a matchup that highlights contrasting team performances this season. The Capitals enter the game with a strong record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 2 overtime losses, placing them first in their division. They are coming off a loss, but their overall performance has been bolstered by standout players like Dylan Strome, who leads the team with 38 points. In contrast, the Blackhawks sit at 10 wins, 19 losses, and 2 overtime losses, ranking seventh in their division. Despite a recent win, they have struggled throughout the season, with Connor Bedard leading the team in points at 26. Both teams will look to capitalize on this opportunity to improve their standings.

Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Game Information

Game Date: December 17, 2024
Game Time: 08:30 PM ET
TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Chicago Blackhawks Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 10-19-2
Conference Record: 7-12-1
Division Record: 3-6-1
Streak: 1 win

Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 21-7-2
Conference Record: 14-5-1
Division Record: 8-4-0
Streak: 1 loss

Stat Leaders

Chicago Blackhawks (10-19-2, 22 PTS, #7 in division)

Goals Leader: Ryan Donato, 10G, 7A, 17 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor Bedard, 7G, 19A, 26 PTS
Points Leader: Connor Bedard, 7G, 19A, 26 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Connor Murphy, 32 PIM
Goalie: Arvid Soderblom, 3-7-1, 2.76 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Washington Capitals (21-7-2, 44 PTS, #1 in division)

Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 15G, 10A, 25 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 37 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 12-1-2, 2.45 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report

Craig Smith – Lower Body (Day To Day) – Smith did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against Islanders.
Petr Mrazek – Groin (Out) – The Chicago Blackhawks placed G Petr Mrazek on injured reserve on Saturday (Dec. 7).
Seth Jones – Foot (Out) – Jones is expected to miss approximately four weeks with a right foot injury, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.
Nick Foligno – Illness (Day To Day) – Foligno did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against Islanders.
Alec Martinez – Neck (Out) – The Chicago Blackhawks placed D Alec Martinez on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 13).
Laurent Brossoit – Knee (Out) – Brossoit had another procedure done on Friday (Nov. 29) and is expected to be out for another six weeks, according to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson.

Washington Capitals Injury Report

Alex Ovechkin – Leg (Out) – The Capitals said that Ovechkin did on-ice conditioning but is still OUT for Saturday’s (Dec. 14) game versus the Sabres.
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
Andrew Mangiapane – Illness (Day To Day) – Mangiapane (illness) won’t play in Monday’s road matchup against the Stars.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals shifted F Sonny Milano to long-term injured reserve, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Chicago Blackhawks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 17, 2024 vs Washington Capitals
December 19, 2024 vs Seattle Kraken
December 21, 2024 at Calgary Flames
December 23, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
December 27, 2024 at Buffalo Sabres
December 29, 2024 vs Dallas Stars
December 31, 2024 vs St. Louis Blues
January 03, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 05, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 08, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche

Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 17, 2024 at Chicago Blackhawks
December 20, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 22, 2024 vs Los Angeles Kings
December 23, 2024 at Boston Bruins
December 28, 2024 at Toronto Maple Leafs
December 29, 2024 at Detroit Red Wings
December 31, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
January 02, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 04, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres