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    Chicago Blackhawks @ Washington Capitals

    CHI
    Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawksCHI
    16-18-7, 8-10-3 Away
    3
    16-18-7, 8-10-3 Away
    Final/SO
    123SOT
    Blackhawks
    CHI
    		11013
    Capitals
    WSH
    		10102
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    21-15-6, 12-7-3 Home
    2
    21-15-6, 12-7-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    CHI leads 1-0

    • Blackhawks
      3
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 1
    4/1
    • Capitals
      5
    • Blackhawks
      1
    Game 2
    10/1

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    8:00 AM, 4 January 2026
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • Kendrick Nicholson
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • Matt MacPherson
    • Ryan Daisy

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

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