Games / NHL / Dec 19, 2026

St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The St. Louis Blues (7-8-2) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: Blues App, BN+, MNMT. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues.

NHLSaturday, December 19, 2026

St. Louis Blues7-8-2

7:00 PM ETDec 19, 2026

Washington Capitals10-6-0

DateDec 19, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC

TVBlues App, BN+, MNMT

Team comparison

St. Louis BluesWashington Capitals

Goals per game

2.9

3.5

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.3

7-8-2Record10-6-0

7th in Central DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division

3-7Road record / home record7-4

LLLWWLast 5WWLLW

L3StreakW2

Team stats

St. Louis BluesWashington Capitals

Goals Against Average

3.12

3.40

Shots Against per Game

28.8

27.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

84.4

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

3.53

Shots per Game

27.1

27.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.4

20.0

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

125

162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

St. Louis Blues

Torey Krug D · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Dillon Dube C · Neck - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Tyler Tucker D · Knee - Surgery

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

St. Louis BluesLLLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-3

Nov 5, 2026 · at New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at New York RangersL 1-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsW 4-1

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

Series starts 11/28

Dec 19, 2026STL 0, WSH 0

Nov 28, 2026WSH 0, STL 0

Team pages

St. Louis Blues
Schedule, roster and stats

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals?

TV: Blues App, BN+, MNMT.

What are the records of the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals?

St. Louis Blues: 7-8-2. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: St. Louis Blues: Torey Krug, Dillon Dube, Tyler Tucker. 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 St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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