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    Washington Capitals @ Chicago Blackhawks

    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    23-16-6, 10-8-3 Away
    5
    23-16-6, 10-8-3 Away
    Final
    123T
    Capitals
    WSH
    		3115
    Blackhawks
    CHI
    		0101
    CHI
    Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawksCHI
    18-19-7, 10-9-4 Home
    1
    18-19-7, 10-9-4 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Blackhawks
      3
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 1
    1/3
    • Capitals
      5
    • Blackhawks
      1
    Game 2
    1/9

    Game Information

    United Center
    United Center
    8:00 PM, January 9, 2026Coverage: NHL Net
    Chicago, IL
    Attendance: 19,917
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Jordan Samuels-Thomas
    • Linesmen:
    • Brandon Gawryletz
    • Julien Fournier

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

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