NHL play on Wednesday includes the Washington Capitals (22-15-6) hosting the Dallas Stars (25-10-8) at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Capitals are seventh (with 50 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Stars are second (58 points) in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Stars: Jan. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15.57% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.87% | 27th |
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 7th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 30% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.29% | 11th |
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Capitals vs. Stars Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson is one of Washington's top contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 22.7%.
- With 17 goals and 19 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the most important offensive options for Washington with his 36 points (0.8 per game).
- Dylan Strome has contributed 33 points for Washington in 41 games this season, netting a goal on 13.5% of his shots and putting up 10 goals and 23 assists.
- Across 30 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 15-11-4. During those games, he's allowed 70 goals while recording 747 saves.
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has scored 17 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 42 assists (one per game), fueling the Dallas offense with 59 total points (1.4 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 16.7%.
- Jason Robertson is one of the impact players on offense for Dallas with 52 total points (1.2 per game), with 25 goals and 27 assists in 43 games.
- Wyatt Johnston is a top contributor on offense for Dallas with 23 goals and 26 assists.
- Jake Oettinger has a 16-8-4 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (31st in the league). He has 686 saves, and has given up 76 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Stars Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Tom Wilson: Out (Lower Body),
Aliaksei Protas: Out (Lower Body)
Stars
Jamie Benn: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Adam Erne: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Senators | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Ducks | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Hurricanes | L 6-3 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |