The Caps host the Blackhawks on Friday, aiming to win their 8th game in a row. Fresh off a physical and emotional 5-2 win over the Penguins on Wednesday, it’ll be interesting to see how the Caps play another top tier opponent.
Chicago comes in having won four in a row. They currently sit atop the Central Division and are third in the NHL behind only the Caps and Blue Jackets. The Blackhawks are lead by Patrick Kane who has 45 points in 44 games and Artemi Panarin who has 42 points in the 44 games.