The Chicago Blackhawks (15-18-7) have three players on the injury report, including Connor Bedard, in their matchup with the Washington Capitals (21-15-5) at Capital One Arena on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. ET.
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Capitals vs. Blackhawks game infoDate: Saturday, January 3, 2026Time: 7 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Location: Washington D.C.Venue: Capital One Arena
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Favorite: Capitals (-295)Underdog: Blackhawks (+230)Total: 6Capitals injury report Jan. 3Pierre-Luc Dubois | LW (Out)Injury: AbdomenGames played: 6Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 pointsBlackhawks injury report Jan. 3Connor Bedard | C (Out)Injury: ShoulderGames played: 31Stats: 19 goals, 24 assists, 43 pointsFrank Nazar | C (Out)Injury: Upper BodyGames played: 33Stats: 6 goals, 15 assists, 21 pointsShea Weber | D (Out For Season)Injury: AnkleGames played: 0Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
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