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Rinkside Update | Murray McMichael | Washington Capitals Connor's father Murray McMichael and Mike Vogel check in from the 2026 Capitals mentors trip

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Spencer Carbery | January 9 | Washington Capitals Spencer Carbery speaks after morning skate in Chicago

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Aliaksei Protas - Activated from injured reserve Protas (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Protas will return after missing the last three games. He is having another fine season with 16 goals and 15 assists in 41 appearances, with only one assist coming via the power play as Protas averages only 39 seconds of playing time with the man advantage.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom Wilson - On injured reserve Wilson (lower body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact The move is retroactive to Jan. 3, so Wilson won't play Friday in Chicago, but he is eligible to return Sunday in Nashville. Wilson is still regarded as day-to-day, so his time on IR might be brief. The Capitals made this move to free up a roster spot for Aliaksei Protas (lower body), who has been taken off IR and will play against the Blackhawks.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals Deadspin | With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals

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Blackhawks vs Capitals — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread It's Friday night in Chicago and the Blackhawks are wearing black. Love to see it! The Washington Capitals are in town for a game between tw...

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Aliaksei Protas - Game-time decision Friday Protas (lower body) will be a game-time decision in Chicago on Friday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Protas was on a hot streak before his injury, tallying four goals and five assists in a five-game scoring streak. Overall, Protas has 16 goals and 15 assists with a plus-21 rating over 41 games this season.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logan Thompson - Tending twine against Chicago Thompson will start Friday's road game against Chicago, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Thompson enters Friday's matchup in the midst of a cold spell in which he's gone 0-3-1 with a 3.26 GAA and .898 save percentage over his last four starts. That stretch includes an overtime loss to the Blackhawks at home on Jan. 3, but he was relatively effective during that matchup, turning aside 31 of 33 shots (.939 save percentage).

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard injury update: Insider drops latest on young star's return vs Capitals Connor Bedard appears close to returning as the Chicago Blackhawks prepare to face the Washington Capitals. The game is set for Friday night...

5 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick January 9th | Deadspin.com The Capitals are the better team on paper, but current form tells a different story. Why the Blackhawks are worth a moneyline play.

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Lindy Ruff says Buffalo Sabres revelation may get the 'label as a goal scorer now' The Sabres remain one of the hottest teams in the NHL, and a key part of Buffalo's success is getting unexpected contributions from longtime...

9 HOURS AGO • SABRENOISE.COM

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Friday, January 9, 2026 The Washington Capitals are -152 favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks (+127) despite their game on Friday being at United Center in Chicago...

10 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Friday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Blackhawks Game Day The Caps kick off their Mentors’ Trip in Chicago, updates on a few injuries and more in today’s clips.

11 HOURS AGO • JAPERSRINK.COM

Will Teuvo Teravainen Score a Goal vs. the Washington Capitals on January 9? Will Teuvo Teravainen score for the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Washington Capitals, on Friday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you...

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3 prospects the Buffalo Sabres should be willing to move at the trade deadline The Buffalo Sabres could seemingly be the biggest wild card over the next few weeks ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. For the first time in o...

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Deadspin | Blackhawks eye 5th straight win vs. Caps with Bedard nearly back Deadspin | Blackhawks eye 5th straight win vs. Caps with Bedard nearly back

18 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers The Buffalo Sabres continue to find a way to get the job done and stack wins as they beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night. It is...

20 HOURS AGO • SABRENOISE.COM

PREVIEW: Chicago Meets Washington Again in Friday Night Home Matchup | Chicago Blackhawks Blackhawks wear black alternate jerseys to face Capitals for second time in a week's span

22 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 9

Preview the Jan. 9 matchup between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, pred...

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 9

NHL executive predicts Lindy Ruff will win Jack Adams Award if Sabres make playoffs The Buffalo Sabres are one of the league's hottest teams, and their success is shining a spotlight on longtime NHL head coach Lindy Ruff.

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Alex Ovechkin - Prevents shutout Wednesday Ovechkin scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Impact Ovechkin has four goals and two assists over his last seven games. He endured a nine-game goal drought between Dec 5-23, earning just two assists in that span. The 40-year-old winger is streaky at times, but the hot stretches more than make up for the cold ones. Through 44 appearances, he has 18 goals, 37 points, 117 shots on net, 77 hits and an even plus-minus rating.

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Tom Wilson - Doubtful for Friday Wilson (lower body) is unlikely to return to the lineup Friday in Chicago, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Wilson has yet to be cleared for contact, but head coach Spencer Carbery has not ruled him out for Sunday's tilt in Nashville. The 31-year-old power forward has missed the last two games. He has 22 goals and 20 assists with 110 hits, 24 blocked shots and 59 PIM in 41 games this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres targeting trade for New York Rangers All-Star The Sabres may be preparing to make a blockbuster move ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline as Buffalo aggressively aims to end its 14-year...

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