The Washington Capitals (22-16-6) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7), who have won four in a row, on Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Friday's contest.

The Blackhawks have put up a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 30 goals while allowing 33 in that time. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (28.6% success rate).

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-151)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals are 22-16-6 overall and 2-6-8 in overtime matchups.
In the 10 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-4-1 record (good for 11 points).
In the six games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
Washington has scored two goals in eight games this season (2-2-4 record, eight points).
The Capitals have scored at least three goals 28 times, and are 19-7-2 in those games (to record 40 points).
In the 15 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 10-5-0 to register 20 points.
In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Capitals went 10-7-2 in those matchups (22 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 4-7-11 record in overtime games this season and an 18-18-7 overall record.
In the 17 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-5-3 record).
The Blackhawks have earned 34 points in their 24 games with at least three goals scored.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has recorded 20 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 8-4-3 (19 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.

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