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Blackhawks Fall 4-2 Against Washington - Game Recap

Nic Dowd was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Sunday as the Capitals skated off with a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks at United Center.

Washington was favored by -163 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went PUSH the consensus closing total of 6.0.

Nic Dowd(2), Dylan Strome, and Anthony Mantha each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Mantha opened the scoring for Washington.

Darcy Kuemper turned in a 33-save effort for the Capitals.

Chicago got goals from Connor Murphy, and Philipp Kurashev in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Arvid Soderblom stopped 23 of 27 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Washington went 0-for-3, while the Blackhawks were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.

Chicago outshot Washington 35-27 in the game.

Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Flyers. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Edmonton.