Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks
On the ice
WSH shoots leftCHI shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 6 | 10 | 8 | 24 |
| CHI | 10 | 6 | 8 | 24 |
In net
Logan Thompson23/24 SV, .958
Drew Commesso19/24 SV, .792| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| CHI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Who won: Capitals 5-1
The Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Friday, January 9, 2026 at United Center. The series is tied 1-1. The Capitals outscored the Blackhawks 3-0 in the 1st period. Connor McMichael led the Capitals in goals (1). Oliver Moore led the Blackhawks in goals (1).
