Hawks game day

Posted March 18, 2012 9:00 am

Hawks game day

Washington Capitals at United Center, 6 p.m.

TV: NBCSN

Radio: WGN 720-AM

What to watch: While the Blackhawks are coming off a big road win at Dallas, the Capitals are reeling after 3-2 loss at Winnipeg, courtesy of Dustin Byfuglien’s game-winner. The loss put Washington just 2 points ahead of the Jets and 3 in front of Buffalo for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Alex Ovechkin has been held off the scoresheet in 10 of 20 games since the All-Star break. Washington is 29-6-3 in games in which Ovechkin has recorded at least a point this season.

After two straight strong performances, Corey Crawford gets the start in net for the Hawks.

Next: Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, 6 p.m. Tuesday

— Mike Spellman

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