Capitals Welcome Senators in Effort to Snap Losing Streak: Pre-Game Insights, Injury Updates, and Betting Lines

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

The Washington Capitals are going through a challenging period with five consecutive losses and will be competing against the Ottawa Senators this coming Sunday.

With a commendable performance at home, the Capitals have a record of 20 victories, 12 losses, and 6 draws, contributing to their overall performance of 36 wins, 30 losses, and 10 draws, especially excelling when they score at least three goals.

On the other hand, the Senators have struggled on the road with 13 wins, 21 losses, and 2 draws, and an overall performance that includes 33 wins, 39 losses, and 4 draws, placing them ninth in the league for penalties per game.

Throughout the season, the teams have competed twice, with the Capitals securing a 6-3 victory in the most recent game thanks to Alexander Ovechkin's impressive two goals.

Dylan Strome is the leading scorer for the Capitals with a tally of 26 goals and 38 assists, while on the Senators' side, Tim Stutzle leads with 18 goals and 52 assists.

In their last 10 games, both teams have shown varied performances, with the Capitals achieving an average of 2.9 goals and 5.3 assists per game, compared to the Senators who have an average of three goals and 4.8 assists per game.

Currently, the Capitals are facing challenges with injuries to key players such as Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, and Ethan Bear due to various reasons. Similarly, the Senators are without several players including Angus Crookshank, Josh Norris, Matthew Highmore, Tim Stutzle, Travis Hamonic, and Zack MacEwen because of injuries.

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