Games / NHL / Jan 30, 2027

Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: MNMT2, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals.

NHLSaturday, January 30, 2027

Washington Capitals10-6-0

10:00 PM ETJan 30, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateJan 30, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVMNMT2, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

3.5

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.3

2.7

10-6-0Record12-5-2

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

3-2Road record / home record6-3

WWLLWLast 5WWWLL

W2StreakW3

Team stats

Washington CapitalsVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

3.40

2.63

Shots Against per Game

27.7

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.53

3.32

Shots per Game

27.8

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.0

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

160

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 1/12

Jan 30, 2027WSH 0, VGK 0

Jan 12, 2027VGK 0, WSH 0

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: MNMT2, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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