The Washington Capitals (21-15-5) and the Chicago Blackhawks (15-18-7) meet in Washington, District of Columbia on January 3, 2026 at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are seventh (with 47 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 14th (37 points) in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.24 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 8th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 15.97% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.74% | 25th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.78 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 20th |
| Shots | 25 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 21.05% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.46% | 5th |
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, putting up 42 points in 40 games.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 15 goals and 19 assists for Washington to compile 34 total points (0.8 per game).
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Dylan Strome's 34 points. He's contributed 23 assists.
- In 29 games played this season, Logan Thompson (15-11-3) has allowed 68 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has collected 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago, good for 43 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 30 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 19 goals and 11 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky's nine goals and 16 assists add up to 25 points this season.
- Spencer Knight is 11-11-6 in 28 games this season, conceding 73 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 729 saves and a .909 save percentage (18th in the league).
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Justin Sourdif: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Panthers | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Rangers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Senators | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |