Alexander Ovechkin and Tyler Bertuzzi will be leading the charge for the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, respectively, when the two teams play on Saturday, Jan. 3 at Capital One Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Capitals-Blackhawks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals | -1.5 | -102 | -118 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -265 | +215 |
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction
ATS Pick: Capitals (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Capitals 4 - Blackhawks 2
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Betting Insights
- In 24 games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- Chicago has played 19 games this season that finished with more than 5.5 goals.
- These teams score six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game's over/under.
- These teams allow six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than the total for this match.
- The Capitals are eighth in goals scored in the league, and the Blackhawks rank 26th.
- The Blackhawks are 19th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Capitals are ninth.
Capitals Stats
- The Capitals' 133 total goals (3.2 per game) rank eighth in the NHL.
- Washington has conceded 114 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking ninth in league action in terms of the fewest goals against.
- Their +19 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.
- The 19 power-play goals Washington has scored this season (to rank 26th in the NHL) have come on 119 chances.
- The Capitals are 28th in the league with a 15.97% power-play conversion rate.
- The one shorthanded goal Washington has scored this season rank 26th among all NHL teams.
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 40 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 49 | 11 | 45.8% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 41 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 35 | 4 | 100% |
| Dylan Strome | 39 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 29 | 9 | 58.1% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 41 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 54 | 16 | - |
| Aliaksei Protas | 41 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 49 | 13 | 34.5% |
Capitals Player Props
Blackhawks Stats
- With 111 goals (2.8 per game), the Blackhawks have the NHL's 26th-ranked offense.
- Chicago has given up 127 total goals this season (3.2 per game), ranking 19th in the league.
- They have the 27th-ranked goal differential in the league at -16.
- With 24 power-play goals (on 114 chances), Chicago ranks 14th in the NHL.
- The Blackhawks score on 21.05% of their power plays, No. 12 in the league.
- Chicago has scored three shorthanded goals (11th in league).
Blackhawks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 31 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 42 | 13 | 46.7% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 37 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 33 | 8 | 51.5% |
| Andre Burakovsky | 35 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 0% |
| Frank Nazar | 33 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 11 | 44.1% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 39 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 48.5% |
Blackhawks Player Props
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