The Washington Capitals (22-16-6) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7), who have won four straight, on Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Friday's game.
The Blackhawks have gone 5-4-1 in the last 10 games, putting up 30 total goals (eight power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 28.6%). They have conceded 33 goals to their opponents.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-131)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 2-6-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 22-16-6 overall record.
- Washington has 11 points (5-4-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Washington has scored a pair of goals in eight games this season (2-2-4 record, eight points).
- The Capitals are 19-7-2 in the 28 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 40 points).
- In the 15 games when Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 20 points after finishing 10-5-0.
- In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 10-7-2 (22 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have an 18-18-7 record this season and are 4-7-11 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- In the 17 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Chicago has nine points (3-5-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have earned 34 points in their 24 games with more than two goals scored.
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-4-3 (19 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 2.86 | 22nd |
| 9th | 2.82 | Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 18th |
| 8th | 29.1 | Shots | 25.3 | 30th |
| 19th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| 30th | 15.32% | Power Play % | 22.95% | 8th |
| 23rd | 77.21% | Penalty Kill % | 84.29% | 4th |
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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