NHL play on Friday includes a meeting in Chicago, Illinois between the Washington Capitals (22-16-6) and Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7) at United Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Capitals are ninth in the Eastern Conference (50 points), and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference (43 points).
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
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Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 9th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15.32% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.21% | 23rd |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 18th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 22.95% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.29% | 4th |
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, recording 42 points in 41 games.
- Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington's important contributors currently with 37 total points (18 goals and 19 assists) to his name.
- Through 42 games, Dylan Strome has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 33 points (10 goals and 23 assists).
- In 31 games played this season, Logan Thompson (15-12-4) has allowed 73 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has put up 43 points (1.3 per game) for Chicago, with 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games (playing 20:25 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi has totaled 34 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 22 goals and 12 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky has earned 10 goals on the season, chipping in 19 assists.
- Spencer Knight has a 13-11-6 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (17th in the league). He has 788 saves, and has allowed 78 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Aliaksei Protas: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Arvid Soderblom: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Ilya Mikheyev: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Ducks | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Stars | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blues | W 7-3 | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Flames | - | Home |