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Capitals vs.
Golden Knights
Washington hosts Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSVGK
WSHVSVGK7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenTue, Jan 12 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentVegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden KnightsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Scripps Sports. Next up: vs. Carolina Hurricanes on January 14.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Golden Knights at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Vegas Golden Knights
Washington hosts Vegas Golden Knights. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| VGK | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.40 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.4 | 29.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 73.9 | 82.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 6 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 4.10 | 3.50 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
- VGK · GoalsMark Stone · 7
- VGK · AssistsJack Eichel · 13
- VGK · PointsJack Eichel · 18
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