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Capitals vs.
Senators
Washington hosts Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSOTT
WSHVSOTT7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenSat, Jan 2 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentOttawa Senators
Ottawa SenatorsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Next up: vs. Toronto Maple Leafs on January 4.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Senators at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Ottawa Senators
Washington hosts Ottawa Senators. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
At the rink
The clubs meet at Capital One Arena.
Season so far
| OTT | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.71 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.7 | 29.5 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 78.6 | 86.4 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 6 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.86 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsBoone Jenner · 3
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsRyan Leonard · 6
- OTT · GoalsTim Stutzle · 5
- OTT · AssistsTim Stutzle · 6
- OTT · PointsTim Stutzle · 11
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