* The Capitals have won four consecutive games against the Blackhawks – the second-longest active win streak against Chicago (Minnesota five).
* The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five home games (1-3-1), after losing just five of their previous 26 home games (21-4-1).
* Alex Ovechkin, who has scored a goal in five of his last six games against the Blackhawks. Has scored seven goals over his last four overall road contests.
* Defenseman Brent Seabrook, who has scored four goals over his last five games, has reached double digits (12) in goals for the first time in his 11-year NHL career.
