Washington Capitals
Current season record
7–4–0 · 14 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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at Nashville Predators
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 29, 2026.
Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks — Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Game Analysis
Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Final.
Game Analysis
United Center
- USCHSN, MNMT
CHI
- SHIlya Mikheyev (4)
- TJ Brodie (2)
- Ryan Donato (11)
WSH
- Pierre-Luc Dubois (5)
- Andrew Mangiapane (7)
Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Game Summary — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Chicago Blackhawks defeated Washington Capitals 3–2. The game was played at United Center.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Game Analysis — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Chicago Blackhawks paired the victory with a 23–22 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 51.1% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Washington Capitals converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Chicago Blackhawks converted 0 of 4 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
Washington Capitals won 61.4% of faceoffs yet was outshot 23–22. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
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 Chicago Blackhawks Official Game Highlights — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Game Statistics — Tuesday, December 17, 2024
| Statistic | Washington Capitals | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 22 | 23 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 4 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Hits | 12 | 13 |
| Blocked shots | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 8 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Chicago Blackhawks won 3–2 at United Center.
Who scored
- Pierre-Luc Dubois Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: none
- Andrew Mangiapane Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Lars Eller (7), Jakub Vrana (4)
- Ilya Mikheyev Goal (4) Backhand, assists: Teuvo Teravainen (10)
- TJ Brodie Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Ilya Mikheyev (5), Teuvo Teravainen (11)
- Ryan Donato Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Connor Murphy (11), Teuvo Teravainen (12)
Goalies
- Logan Thompson stopped 20 of 23 for Washington Capitals.
- Arvid Soderblom stopped 20 of 22 for Chicago Blackhawks.
Ryan Donato Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Connor Murphy (11), Teuvo Teravainen (12) That made the score 2–3 in the 3rd, and Chicago Blackhawks stayed ahead.