Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals - NHL Game Preview - January 3, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Chicago CHI--	-	-	-
Washington WAS--	-	-	-

Blackhawks	2.81 GF AVG	2.96 GA AVG	21.50 Power Play
Capitals	3.28 GF AVG	2.44 GA AVG	16.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jul 1
Nick Foligno (LW)	Hand	12-22-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 23
Connor Bedard (C)	Shoulder	12-22-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 23

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW)	Abdomen	03-08-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 9
Ryan Leonard (RW)	Shoulder	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

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