Final Score: Capitals 5 - Blackhawks 1
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 50 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 43 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 45% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 5, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
Blackhawks
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 7, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4