Friday’s NHL schedule will see the Washington Capitals (22-16-6) hit the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7), starting at 8 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on NHL Network. The Capitals are seventh in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks rank 11th in the Western Conference.

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 9 Viewing Options

Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: NHL Network
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Center
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Capitals’ 2025-26 Stats

Blackhawks’ 2025-26 Stats

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Capitals vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Capitals

A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Tom Wilson has recorded 42 points.
Having scored 18 goals and adding 19 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is excelling for Washington through 44 games.
On 76 shots (for 10 goals) and 23 assists, Dylan Strome has created 33 points this season.
Across 31 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 15-12-4. During those games, he’s allowed 73 goals while recording 779 saves.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard’s 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago add up to 43 total points on the season.
Tyler Bertuzzi has collected 34 points this season, with 22 goals and 12 assists.
Andre Burakovsky’s 10 goals and 19 assists add up to 29 points this season.
Spencer Knight is 13-11-6 in 30 games this season, conceding 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 788 saves and a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Injury Report

Capitals

Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Aliaksei Protas: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)

Blackhawks

Connor Bedard: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),

Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),

Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)

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