The Washington Capitals (21-6-2) will attempt to extend a 10-game road win streak when they take on the Dallas Stars (18-11) on Monday, December 16 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey contest.
Over the last 10 games, the Capitals have a record of 8-1-1. They have scored 36 goals, while their opponents have scored 25. They have gone on the power play 32 times during that span, and have capitalized with 11 goals (34.4% of opportunities).
Stars vs. Capitals Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+135)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 18-11 overall and 2-0-2 in overtime games.
- Dallas is 4-3-0 (eight points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Stars registered just one goal, they lost both times.
- Dallas has finished 5-7-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 10 points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals in 15 games (13-2-0, 26 points).
- In the nine games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 12 points after finishing 6-3-0.
- In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-8-0 (20 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Stars went 8-2-0 in those contests (16 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a record of 21-6-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime contests.
- Washington has earned 16 points (7-2-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals scored only one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
- Washington has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 22 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 8-3-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 16-3-0 (32 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-3-2 to register 12 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.24 | Goals Scored | 3.97 | 2nd |
| 4th | 2.55 | Goals Allowed | 2.66 | 7th |
| 5th | 30.6 | Shots | 29.4 | 12th |
| 7th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 9th |
| 24th | 17.58% | Power Play % | 22.47% | 13th |
| 6th | 83.13% | Penalty Kill % | 83.87% | 5th |
Stars vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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