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Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: MNMT. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027
Ottawa Senators logoOttawa Senators11-6-2
7:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027
Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals10-6-0
DateJan 2, 2027
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC
TVMNMT

Team comparison

Ottawa SenatorsWashington Capitals
Goals per game
3.2
3.5
Goals allowed per game
3.0
3.3
11-6-2Record10-6-0
3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division
5-5Road record / home record7-4
LWWLWLast 5WWLLW
L1StreakW2

Team stats

Ottawa SenatorsWashington Capitals
Goals Against Average
3.00
3.40
Shots Against per Game
27.4
27.7
Penalty Kill Percentage
74.6
76.5
Power Play Goals Against
16
12
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.11
3.53
Shots per Game
25.7
27.8
Power Play Goals
9
8
Power Play Percentage
13.2
20.0
Short Handed Goals
2
1
Penalty Minutes
225
162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Ottawa Senators
Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body
Out
Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Warren Foegele LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
William Eklund LW · Ankle
Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2
Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1
Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6
Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1
Washington CapitalsWWLLW
Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5
Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Season series

WSH leads series 1-0
Apr 8, 2027WSH 0, OTT 0
Jan 2, 2027OTT 0, WSH 0
Nov 10, 2026WSH 3, OTT 2

Team pages

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and statsWashington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals?

TV: MNMT.

What are the records of the Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals?

Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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