The Washington Capitals (22-16-6), coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, visit the Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7) at United Center on Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Blackhawks took down the St. Louis Blues 7-3 in their most recent outing.

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Before watching this matchup, here’s our pick for which club will emerge victorious in Friday’s hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have registered a 5-4-1 record after scoring 30 total goals (eight power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 28.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-163)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have finished 2-6-8 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 22-16-6.
In the 10 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-4-1 record (good for 11 points).
In the six games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they’ve finished 1-5-0 (two points).
Washington has taken eight points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (2-2-4 record).
The Capitals have scored at least three goals 28 times, and are 19-7-2 in those games (to register 40 points).
In the 15 games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it went 10-5-0 to register 20 points.
When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
The Capitals’ opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Capitals went 10-7-2 in those contests (22 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have an 18-18-7 record this season and are 4-7-11 in contests that have gone to overtime.
Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned nine points (3-5-3 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 24 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (15-5-4).
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 18 games and registered 20 points with a record of 8-6-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-4-3 (19 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 10-13-4 to record 24 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Capitals vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
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Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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