Washington Capitals
Current season record
7–4–0 · 14 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 29, 2026.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars — Monday, December 16, 2024 Game Analysis
Washington Capitals at Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Final.
Game Analysis
American Airlines Center
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DAL
- PPRoope Hintz (12)
- Lian Bichsel (2)
- Roope Hintz (13)
WSH
- Dylan Strome (11)
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Game Summary — Monday, December 16, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Dallas Stars defeated Washington Capitals 3–1. The game was played at American Airlines Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Game Analysis — Monday, December 16, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Dallas Stars won despite being outshot 26–24. Washington Capitals generated more shots on target, but the volume advantage did not translate into a better result. Dallas Stars scored on 12.5% of its shots, compared with 3.8% for Washington Capitals. Those are team scoring rates, not goalie save percentages; empty-net goals can affect them. The totals establish a difference in conversion, but cannot separate finishing, chance quality and goaltending.
Washington Capitals converted 0 of 4 power plays (0.0%); Dallas Stars converted 1 of 2 power plays (50.0%). The 1-goal net power-play edge accounted for part of the 2-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Official Game Highlights — Monday, December 16, 2024
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Game Statistics — Monday, December 16, 2024
| Statistic | Washington Capitals | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 26 | 24 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 4 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Hits | 22 | 15 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 10 |
| Penalty minutes | 11 | 15 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Dallas Stars won 3–1 at American Airlines Center.
Who scored
- Dylan Strome Goal (11) Tip-In, assists: Jakob Chychrun (12), Taylor Raddysh (10)
- Roope Hintz Goal (12) Snap Shot, assists: Jamie Benn (13), Wyatt Johnston (12)
- Lian Bichsel Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Jason Robertson (13), Mavrik Bourque (4)
- Roope Hintz Goal (13) Snap Shot, assists: Jason Robertson (14)
Goalies
- Charlie Lindgren stopped 21 of 24 for Washington Capitals.
- Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 26 for Dallas Stars.
Lian Bichsel Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Jason Robertson (13), Mavrik Bourque (4) That made the score 1–2 in the 2nd, and Dallas Stars stayed ahead.