{"id":481590,"date":"2026-01-09T09:43:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=481590"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:43:56","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-9-washington-capitals-vs-chicago-blackhawks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/09\/nhl-predictions-jan-9-washington-capitals-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Washington Capitals taking on the Chicago Blackhawks. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Capitals 0-1 Blackhawks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Chicago Sports Network; Monumental Sports Network 2; NHL Network<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SNP; TVA Sports<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/01\/new-years-day-nhl-predictions-washington-capitals-ottawa-senators\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/07\/nhl-predictions-january-7-st-louis-blues-vs-chicago-blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks.<\/a> Washington is expected to give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Thompson<\/a> the start in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy stater. The Capitals are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games, including a loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/06\/nhl-predictions-jan-6-dallas-stars-vs-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a> on Wednesday night. Justin Sourdiff has been red-hot as of late with nine points in the team&#8217;s previous 10 games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/knighsp01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Knight<\/a> is the probable starter for the Blackhawks in this matchup. Chicago is 5-4-1 in its previous 10 games but has racked up four consecutive victories entering this game. The winning streak is all the more impressive considering that leading point-getter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bedarco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Bedard<\/a> has been out of the lineup. However, the club may be getting their talisman back <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nhl\/story\/_\/id\/47532268\/connor-bedard-rejoins-chicago-blackhawks-practice\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sooner rather than later<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bertuty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Bertuzzi<\/a> has stepped up and leads the Blackhawks in goals with 22.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago has become a solid team despite the loss of its leader. However, Washington will pick up the victory.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Capitals win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"-eZqwO5FRlRKIHsU5GbK-Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2245162614\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-eZqwO5FRlRKIHsU5GbK-Q',sig:'fACezE2c0AzC10qM0ZFLjCrze3N5oLdoz6_oUgujXdI=',w:'594px',h:'447px',items:'2245162614',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n<h3>Head-to-Head: Kings 1-1 Jets<\/h3>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>US TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports West; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our second and final game of NHL predictions has the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/27\/nhl-predictions-december-27th-anaheim-ducks-los-angeles-kings\/\" target=\"_self\"> Los Angeles Kings<\/a> trying to prolong the misery of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/08\/nhl-predictions-jan-8-edmonton-oilers-vs-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuempda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> is the expected starter for the Kings, who are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. Los Angeles is coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/04\/san-jose-sharks-contract-extension-forward-news-three-years\/\" target=\"_self\">San Jose Sharks<\/a> on Wednesday night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kempead01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Kempe<\/a> leads the team in assists (19) and points (34) for the Kings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/comrier01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Comrie<\/a> is the projected starter for the Jets, who have lost 11 consecutive games. Winnipeg has gone from last season&#8217;s President&#8217;s Trophy winners to the worst team in the league. Everything that has gone wrong is going wrong for the Jets. Winnipeg is having trouble scoring goals but does have talented scorers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/connoky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Connor<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Scheifele<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Both clubs are coming off a loss. However, Los Angeles gets the victory and extends Winnipeg&#8217;s losing streak.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Kings win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s go back to our featured game for our prop bets of the night. The over\/under for the Capitals versus the Blackhawks is 5.5, and we like the over in this game.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/wilsoto01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-01-09_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Wilson<\/a> to score an any time goal for Washington. On the Chicago side of things, take Bertuzzi to get a power-play point.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? 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