Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators - NHL Game Preview - January 1, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Washington WAS--	-	-	-
Ottawa OTT--	-	-	-

Capitals	3.13 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	14.70 Power Play
Senators	3.21 GF AVG	3.09 GA AVG	26.30 Power Play

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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Lars Eller (C)	Foot	01-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 7
Shane Pinto (C)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Tyler Kleven (D)	Lower Body	12-22-2025Day-to-Day

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