Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2024-12-17 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 2 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 56.4%
WSH: 43.6%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.97
WSH: 2.45
Total Goals
Median: 5.0
Over 5.5: 44%
Over 6.5: 27%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CHI
Spencer Knight - 16-16-7 | 0.908 SV% | 2.62 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 20-16-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | CHI | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.864 | 0.904 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.941 | 0.947 |
| GAA | 2.63 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CHI at home vs WSH: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | CHI 1 - 5 WSH | WSH | CHI |
| 2026-01-03 | WSH 2 - 3 CHI | CHI | WSH |
| 2025-04-04 | WSH 5 - 3 CHI | WSH | WSH |
| 2024-12-17 | CHI 3 - 2 WSH | CHI | CHI |
| 2024-03-09 | WSH 4 - 1 CHI | WSH | WSH |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:18 | WSH | Goal |
| 1 | 04:16 | WSH | Goal |
| 3 | 17:42 | CHI | Goal |
| 3 | 14:07 | CHI | Goal |
| 3 | 00:51 | WSH | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 5.4
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 2 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.0 - 2.5