Capitals and Blues Faceoff at Capital One Arena in Upcoming NHL Showdown

As the Washington Capitals prepare to host the St. Louis Blues at the Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of success. The Capitals have shown a strong performance in their past games, with two wins out of three matches, including an impressive victory over the New York Islanders and a hard-fought overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Capitals' powerplay has been particularly effective, contributing significantly to their victories. Their shooting percentage has been solid, with an 8 percent success rate against the Islanders and a notable 9 percent against the Blue Jackets. This offensive prowess will be crucial as they face off against a formidable Blues team.

Defensively, Washington's goaltending has been reliable with save percentages above 93 percent in both wins. However, there was a slight dip during their narrow shootout loss to Tampa Bay Lightning where they managed only one point despite an admirable effort.

Faceoffs have been somewhat inconsistent for the Capitals; while they had a faceoff win percentage of over 50 percent against both Islanders and Blue Jackets, it dropped to just 37 percent in their matchup with Lightning. Improving on this aspect could give them better control of play and more scoring opportunities.

The venue itself may offer an advantage for Washington; playing on home ice at Capital One Arena where fan support is always robust could provide that extra boost needed for victory.

Fans should expect an intense battle as these two teams clash on January 19th. With both teams looking to assert dominance early in this matchup, it promises to be an exciting game filled with strategic plays and high energy from start to finish.

For those looking forward to catching all the action live or from home, tune into ESPN+ nationally or MNMT channel 642 locally at Capital One Arena on January 19th – puck drop is scheduled for prime time excitement!