Game 74 Preview And Open Thread: Blackhawks vs. Capitals

Puck Drop: March 19th, 7:30 PM CST

Chicago Blackhawks
Record: 34-32-7
Points: 75
Place: 4th in Central, 13th in Western Conference
Power Play Percentage/Rank: 15.6%, 25th in NHL
Penalty Kill Percentage/Rank: 81.7%, 16th in NHL
Blackhawks Team Statistics

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Washington Capitals
Record: 36-30-8
Points: 80
Place: 2nd in Southeast, 9th in Eastern Conference
Power Play Percentage/Rank: 19.8%, 6th in NHL
Penalty Kill Percentage/Rank: 80.6%, 25th in NHL
Capitals Team Statistics

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