Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals prediction, odds, win probability, and matchup analysis for January 3, 2026

NHL matchup

Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals

View the PlayerWON model prediction, fair odds, market comparison, team performance, and recent head-to-head history for January 3, 2026.

January 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
Away

Chicago Blackhawks

29-39-14
at
Home

Washington Capitals

43-30-9
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Team comparison

Season and recent form

Season overview
Chicago Blackhawks CHI
Metric
Washington Capitals WSH
72Points95
0.439Points %0.579
213Goals for263
275Goals against244
-62Goal differential19
W1Current streakW4
Road versus home
Chicago Blackhawks CHI road
Metric
Washington Capitals WSH home
41Games41
15Wins25
36Points55
-34Goal differential30
Last 10 games
Chicago Blackhawks CHI
Metric
Washington Capitals WSH
2-7-1Record8-2-0
5Points16
25Goals for43
42Goals against33
-17Goal differential10
History

Last 10 head-to-head games

Chicago Blackhawks CHI 4 wins
10 games reviewed
Washington Capitals WSH 6 wins
Total goals33 – 45
Goal differential -12 / +12
Goals per game3.3 / 4.5
Shots per game29.6 / 30.5
Date Matchup Score Shots Details
Apr 4, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
3 - 5 22 - 29 View
Dec 17, 2024
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks
2 - 3 22 - 23 View
Mar 9, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
1 - 4 32 - 26 View
Dec 10, 2023
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks
4 - 2 27 - 34 View
Mar 23, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
1 - 6 28 - 28 View
Dec 13, 2022
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks
7 - 3 30 - 29 View
Dec 15, 2021
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks
4 - 5 46 - 28 View
Dec 2, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
4 - 3 28 - 28 View
Oct 20, 2019
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks
5 - 3 30 - 44 View
Jan 20, 2019
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks
5 - 8 39 - 28 View
This matchup prediction is generated using playerWON’s machine-learning model, incorporating team performance, recent form, and home/away effects. View full model performance to compare results across games.
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