The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks are slated to face off at United Center on Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Alexander Ovechkin and Tyler Bertuzzi as two of the top players you'll want to pay attention to. 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: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: NHL Network
- 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 | 190 | -230 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -130 | +110 |
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction
ATS Pick: Blackhawks (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Capitals 4 - Blackhawks 3
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Betting Insights
- These two teams score 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game's over/under.
- Opponents of these teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game'souting's over/under.
- The Capitals are seventh in goals scored in the league, and the Blackhawks rank 23rd.
- The Capitals are ninth in the league in goals conceded, and the Blackhawks are 18th.
Capitals Stats
- The Capitals' 143 total goals (3.2 per game) make them the seventh-best scoring team in the NHL.
- Defensively, Washington is one of the stingiest units in league action, allowing 124 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank ninth.
- Their +19 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.
- The 19 power-play goals Washington has scored this season rank 27th in the NHL (on 124 chances).
- The Capitals have the league's 30th-ranked power-play conversion rate (15.32%).
- Washington has scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 41 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 49 | 11 | 45.8% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 44 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 41 | 5 | 100% |
| Dylan Strome | 42 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 59.2% |
| John Carlson | 40 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 67 | 26 | - |
| Jakob Chychrun | 44 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 59 | 18 | - |
Capitals Player Props
Blackhawks Stats
- With 123 goals (2.9 per game), the Blackhawks have the NHL's 23rd-ranked offense.
- Chicago's total of 134 goals allowed (3.1 per game) ranks 18th in the NHL.
- They have the 23rd-ranked goal differential in the league at -11.
- Chicago has 28 power-play goals (12th in NHL) on 122 chances.
- The Blackhawks score on 22.95% of their power plays, No. 8 in the NHL.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Chicago has three.
Blackhawks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 31 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 42 | 13 | 46.7% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 40 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 35 | 9 | 50% |
| Andre Burakovsky | 38 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 18 | 0% |
| Frank Nazar | 33 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 11 | 44.1% |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 42 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 40 | 16 | 48.6% |
Blackhawks Player Props
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