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

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Sun Jan 4

12:00AM

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Chicago CHI--	-	-	-
Washington WAS--	-	-	-

Capital One ArenaWashington, DC

Blackhawks	2.72 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	.40 Power Play
Capitals	3.13 GF AVG	2.65 GA AVG	15.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Out for the season
Nick Foligno (LW)	Hand	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Frank Nazar (C)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Connor Bedard (C)	Upper Body	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Tom Wilson (RW)	Illness	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW)	Abdomen	03-08-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 9
Rasmus Sandin (D)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Day-to-Day

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