Capitals vs Hockey Club statistics
| Stat |
Capitals |
Hockey Club |
| Goals For per Game |
4.24 |
2.76 |
| Goals Against per Game |
2.82 |
3.29 |
| Shots per Game |
29.1 |
26.4 |
| Shots Against per Game |
28.5 |
29.5 |
| Power Play Goals |
8 |
7 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
7 |
15 |
| Short Handed Goals |
2 |
0 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
135 |
210 |
| Power Play Percentage |
15.4 |
15.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
86.0 |
75.4 |
Utah Hockey Club recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/15/24 |
vs Vegas Golden Knights |
L |
4-2 |
| 11/13/24 |
vs Carolina Hurricanes |
W |
4-1 |
| 11/9/24 |
@ Nashville Predators |
L |
4-0 |
| 11/7/24 |
@ St. Louis Blues |
W |
4-2 |
| 11/5/24 |
@ Winnipeg Jets |
L |
3-0 |
Washington Capitals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 11/17/24 |
@ Vegas Golden Knights |
W |
5-2 |
| 11/15/24 |
@ Colorado Avalanche |
W |
5-2 |
| 11/13/24 |
vs Toronto Maple Leafs |
L |
4-3 OT |
| 11/9/24 |
@ St. Louis Blues |
W |
8-1 |
| 11/8/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Penguins |
L |
4-2 |
Capitals vs Hockey Club predictions
The Washington Capitals are showing up strong this season, largely thanks to heavy hitters like Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome. With Ovechkin racking up 13 goals already, even while listed as day-to-day, you've got to wonder just how he'll perform once he's back at full health. Strome, on the other hand, has been a fantastic playmaker, leading the team with 21 assists and a total of 26 points. If these two can keep their momentum going, they're likely to light up the scoreboard, especially against a team like the Utah Hockey Club, which has had a mixed performance on defense.
Speaking of the Utah Hockey Club, Dylan Guenther and Nick Schmaltz might just be their secret weapons in this matchup. Guenther has shown glimpses of brilliance with 7 goals to his name, making him the team's leading goal scorer. Schmaltz, alongside him, leads the team in assists with 12, weaving plays and setting up crucial shots. If they can find synergy early on, it could spell trouble for the Capitals' defense, which has to be wary of letting their guard down, even with a strong starting lineup.
Looking at the big picture, while Utah Hockey Club has shown some strong individual performances, the Washington Capitals come off as the more balanced and cohesive unit. Given their broader depth and higher ranking players, the Capitals have a distinct advantage. Predicting the outcome of NHL games can always be a bit of a nail-biter, but this time, I’d lean towards a Capitals’ win, especially if they play up to their current form. What do you think, could Utah throw in a curveball and upset the predictions?
Utah Hockey Club injuries
- Michael Kesselring (D): Day-To-Day
- Sean Durzi (D): Injured Reserve
- Robert Bortuzzo (D): Day-To-Day
- Curtis Douglas (C): Injured Reserve
- Sam Lipkin (LW): Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals injuries
- Brandon Duhaime (RW): Out
- Lars Eller (C): Day-To-Day
- Sonny Milano (LW): Injured Reserve
- Jakob Chychrun (D): Injured Reserve
- Matt Roy (D): Injured Reserve
Capitals vs Hockey Club game info
| Type |
Info |
| Venue |
Delta Center |
| Location |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| Puck drop |
Mon 9:00 PM |
