Capitals and Kraken Clash in Capital One Showdown

As the Washington Capitals prepare to host the Seattle Kraken at the Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Capitals have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a win against the Kings where they scored four goals on 34 shots and maintained a solid faceoff win percentage of 51 percent. However, this was followed by a loss to the Hurricanes despite scoring two goals on just 17 shots but struggling in faceoffs with only a 39 percent win rate.

The most concerning game for Capitals fans might be the recent defeat at home against the New Jersey Devils. Despite having more powerplay opportunities than usual, they were unable to capitalize effectively, scoring two powerplay goals out of four chances. Their even-strength play also suffered as they allowed five goals while only managing one themselves.

Looking ahead to their match against Seattle Kraken, it's crucial for Washington Capitals to tighten up defensively at even strength and improve their efficiency during powerplays. The team will need to leverage its home advantage at Capital One Arena—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere that often boosts player performance.

The goaltending has been relatively consistent with high save percentages across these games; however, minimizing shots against will be key in securing victory over Seattle Kraken.

Fans can catch all the action on January 12th as ESPN+ broadcasts nationally along with ROOT Sports NW channeling away support and MNMT providing local coverage from Capital One Arena. Tune in for what promises to be an exciting matchup as Washington looks to assert dominance on home ice once again.