Blackhawks lineup tonight: Chicago’s projected lineup for game against the Washington Capitals

Blackhawks lineup tonight: Chicago’s projected lineup for game against the Washington Capitals | April 4, 2025

Modified Apr 04, 2025 17:01 GMT

NHL: Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks - Source: Imagn — Looking at the Chicago Blackhawks projected lines for tonight's game against the Washington Capitals (Credits: IMAGN)

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Washington Capitals on Friday, looking to snap a four-game skid that included Wednesday's 3-2 Colorado Avalanche shootout defeat.

Besides Chicago, Washington - home for the Blackhawks vs. Capitals game fresh from a 5-1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday - seek a return to the win column.

While the playoffs race is heating up, the Blackhawks and the Capitals have different fates. While Chicago is out of the running, Washington has already clinched a spot.

Furthermore, with Alex Ovechkin looking to overtake Wayne Gretzky and cement his place in NHL history, expect the Capitals to come out aggressive and grab an early lead

Chicago Blackhawks projected lines

Note: Lines subject to change

Forwards

Ryan Donato - Connor Bedard - Ilya Mikheyev
Teuvo Teravainen - Frank Nazar - Tyler Bertuzzi
Landon Slaggert - Oliver Moore - Lukas Reichel
Nick Foligno - Joe Veleno - Pat Maroon

Defense

Alex Vlasic - Sam Rinzel
Wyatt Kaiser - Artyom Levshunov
Ethan Del Mastro - Connor Murphy

Goalies

Spencer Knight
Arvid Soderblom

Powerplay

Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan Donato, Teuvo Teravainen, Connor Bedard, Artyom Levshunov
Pat Maroon, Oliver Moore, Frank Nazar, Sam Rinzel, Lukas Reichel

Penalty Kill

Joe Veleno, Ilya Mikheyev, Alex Vlasic, Artyom Levshunov
Frank Nazar, Nick Foligno, Wyatt Kaiser, Connor Murphy

Looking at the previous Blackhawks vs. Capitals meeting and upcoming games on Chicago's schedule

The Blackhawks vs. Capitals game on Friday will be the final regular-season meeting between these two teams, with the series 1-0 in Chicago's favor.

In mid-December 2024, the Blackhawks - led by Ryan Donato's game-winning goal - pulled off a stunning 3-2 upset in Chicago. Teuvo Teravainen assisted on all three of the hosts' goals throughout the evening.

Following the Blackhawks vs. Capitals game, Chicago return home Sunday to host the Pittsburgh Penguins, the first of a back-to-back with the Blackhawks going away to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins in the rematch on Tuesday.

From there, Chicago head to Boston to face the Bruins on Thursday (Apr. 10) before returning home to host the Winnipeg Jets next Saturday to wrap up the week.

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Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

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