Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals on Jan 03, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:20 | 0.19 | 1.23 |
| 2nd | Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.68 | 1.07 |
| 3rd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.24 | 1.06 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:13 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:46 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Ethen Frank, Trevor van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:24 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Tyler Bertuzzi, Andre Burakovsky | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:18 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Matt Roy, Anthony Beauvillier | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Nick Lardis | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | WSH | Dylan Strome | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | WSH | Sonny Milano | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Andre Burakovsky | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Nick Foligno | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.17 | 5.44 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 11 | 23 |
| Blocks | 9 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 2 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.24 | 1.06 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.35 | 0.81 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.53 | 0.76 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.45 | 0.66 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:37 | 0.95 | 0.62 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:46 | 0.10 | 0.50 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.24 | 0.42 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:13 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.28 | 0.13 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:07 | 0.56 | -0.07 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:34 | 0.65 | -0.18 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.04 | -0.43 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.46 | -0.44 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.01 | -0.50 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:20 | 0.19 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.68 | 1.07 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.48 | 0.78 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.79 | 0.45 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:20 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.81 | 0.24 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.51 | 0.20 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:53 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Sonny Milano | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:25 | 0.52 | 0.06 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:55 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:53 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.32 | -0.32 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:58 | 0.55 | -0.77 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.86 | W |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 2.21 | O |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Jan 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 5.44 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 5.17 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ethen Frank led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.23 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 31 of 33, worth 2.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Washington Capitals 3–2 on Jan 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 3, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ethen Frank led all skaters at 1.23, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 5.44 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 5.17, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 33 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 34. High-danger chances went 13 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 32 of 34 (1.86 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 31 of 33 (2.21 goals saved above expected).