Final Score: Blackhawks 3 - Capitals 2
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Blackhawks @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blackhawks | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 47 | 50 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| Stat | Blackhawks | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 57% |
Recent Results
Blackhawks
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 12, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Capitals
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5