NHL1/24/2026
Scheduled
TIME:10:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Rogers Place
LOCATION:Edmonton, AB
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24-21.471
Away Team
6th in Metropolitan DivisionLast5: W1L4
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25-19.481
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Home Team
2nd in Pacific DivisionLast5: W2L3

AI Game Overview

Alright hockey fans, settle in, grab your popcorn, and let's talk puck! We're looking at a clash on January 24th, 2026, as the Washington Capitals make their way north to face the Edmonton Oilers in a regular season showdown.

Now, this season has been a rollercoaster for both these franchises, hasn't it? The Capitals, as always, are a team that can surprise you, bringing that veteran grit and a never-say-die attitude. They've shown flashes of brilliance, and you know they'll be looking to make a statement on the road.

But then you have the Oilers. Playing in front of their passionate home crowd, they've been building something special. Their offensive firepower is undeniable, and when they're clicking, they're a force to be reckoned with. The energy in that arena is always electric, and you can bet they'll be eager to defend their home ice.

With the betting lines still to be finalized, this one feels like it could go either way. It's a classic matchup of a team with a proud history looking to prove themselves against a squad that's been steadily climbing the ranks. Will the Capitals' experience shine through, or will the Oilers' dynamic play light up the scoreboard? We'll have to wait and see, but one thing's for sure: this is going to be a game you won't want to miss! Get ready for some high-octane NHL action!

AI Matchup Overview

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Looking at the recent matchups between these two teams, the home team has had a clear advantage. In the last three games, the home team has won each time, with scores of 7-4, 7-3, and 3-2. The scoring has been relatively high in these contests, with an average of 6.33 goals per game. The home team has consistently outscored the away team, suggesting a strong performance when playing on their home ice. The away team has struggled to find consistent offensive success against this opponent when they are the visitors.

Previous Matchups

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2025Jan 21
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Injury Report

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Starters

Adam Henrique
Adam HenriqueC

Undisclosed injury

Out
Kasperi Kapanen
Kasperi KapanenRW

Undisclosed injury

Out

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Player Statistics

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Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson
RW • #43
Goals
22
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
98
Power Play Goals
7
Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin
LW • #8
Goals
20
Assists
23
Shots On Goal
138
Power Play Goals
3
Jakob Chychrun
Jakob Chychrun
D • #6
Goals
18
Assists
18
Shots On Goal
161
Power Play Goals
5
Aliaksei Protas
Aliaksei Protas
C • #21
Goals
16
Assists
16
Shots On Goal
105
Dylan Strome
Dylan Strome
C • #17
Goals
13
Assists
27
Shots On Goal
96
Power Play Goals
4
Ethen Frank
C • #53
Goals
11
Assists
9
Shots On Goal
67
Power Play Goals
2
Justin Sourdif
Justin Sourdif
RW • #34
Goals
10
Assists
11
Shots On Goal
63
Power Play Goals
2
Ryan Leonard
Ryan Leonard
RW • #9
Goals
10
Assists
19
Shots On Goal
84
Power Play Goals
1
Anthony Beauvillier
Anthony Beauvillier
LW • #72
Goals
9
Assists
7
Shots On Goal
109
John Carlson
John Carlson
D • #74
Goals
9
Assists
31
Shots On Goal
100

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Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid
C • #97
Goals
30
Assists
55
Shots On Goal
191
Power Play Goals
9
Short Handed Goals
1
Leon Draisaitl
Leon Draisaitl
C • #29
Goals
25
Assists
42
Shots On Goal
140
Power Play Goals
11
Short Handed Goals
1
Zach Hyman
Zach Hyman
LW • #18
Goals
19
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
103
Power Play Goals
7
Jack Roslovic
Jack Roslovic
C • #28
Goals
14
Assists
8
Shots On Goal
83
Power Play Goals
3
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
C • #93
Goals
12
Assists
28
Shots On Goal
72
Power Play Goals
7
Vasily Podkolzin
Vasily Podkolzin
RW • #92
Goals
12
Assists
11
Shots On Goal
78
Evan Bouchard
Evan Bouchard
D • #2
Goals
11
Assists
38
Shots On Goal
134
Power Play Goals
6
Matt Savoie
Matt Savoie
C • #22
Goals
9
Assists
8
Shots On Goal
68
Power Play Goals
2
Short Handed Goals
1
Darnell Nurse
Darnell Nurse
D • #25
Goals
6
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
109
Andrew Mangiapane
Andrew Mangiapane
LW • #88
Goals
6
Assists
6
Shots On Goal
43

Current Season Games

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L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ COL2 - 5
Lvs FLA2 - 5
Lvs SJ2 - 3
Wvs MON3 - 2
L@ NAS2 - 3
W@ CHI5 - 1
Lvs DAL1 - 4
Wvs ANA7 - 4
L@ OTT3 - 4
Wvs NYR6 - 3
L@ FLA3 - 5
W@ NJ4 - 3
Lvs NYR3 - 7
L@ DET2 - 3
Lvs DET2 - 5
Wvs TOR4 - 0
L@ MIN0 - 5
L@ WPG1 - 5
Wvs CBJ2 - 0
W@ SJ7 - 1
W@ LA3 - 1
W@ NYI4 - 1
Wvs TOR4 - 2
Wvs WPG4 - 3
Wvs CBJ5 - 1
Lvs TB3 - 5
W@ MON8 - 4
Wvs EDM7 - 4
Wvs LA2 - 1
L@ FLA3 - 6
W@ CAR4 - 1
L@ TB2 - 3
L@ PIT3 - 5
Wvs STL6 - 1
Lvs NYI1 - 3
L@ DAL0 - 1
Lvs OTT1 - 7
W@ CBJ5 - 1
Wvs SEA4 - 1
Lvs VAN3 - 4
Wvs MIN5 - 1
Wvs TB3 - 2
W@ NYR1 - 0
W@ NYI4 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 3

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Lvs PIT2 - 6
Lvs NJ1 - 2
Wvs STL5 - 0
W@ VAN6 - 0
Lvs NYI0 - 1
L@ NAS3 - 4
W@ CHI4 - 1
W@ WPG4 - 3
Wvs NAS6 - 2
Lvs PHI2 - 5
Lvs BOS2 - 6
W@ WPG3 - 1
L@ CGY2 - 3
Wvs CGY5 - 1
Wvs VEG4 - 3
L@ MIN2 - 5
W@ BOS3 - 1
W@ PIT6 - 4
L@ MON1 - 4
W@ TOR6 - 3
Wvs DET4 - 1
Lvs BUF3 - 4
Wvs WPG6 - 2
Wvs SEA9 - 4
Lvs MIN0 - 1
W@ SEA4 - 0
Lvs DAL3 - 8
W@ FLA6 - 3
L@ TB1 - 2
L@ WAS4 - 7
L@ BUF1 - 5
W@ CAR4 - 3
L@ CBJ4 - 5
W@ PHI2 - 1
Wvs CBJ5 - 4
Lvs COL1 - 9
L@ STL2 - 3
Wvs CHI3 - 2
Lvs NYR3 - 4
Wvs UTA6 - 3
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ SEA2 - 3
Wvs MON6 - 5
W@ OTT3 - 2
L@ DET2 - 4
L@ NJ3 - 5
L@ NYI2 - 4
W@ NYR2 - 0
Wvs VAN3 - 1

Previous Season Games

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Lvs CAR1 - 3
L@ CAR2 - 5
L@ CAR0 - 4
Wvs CAR3 - 1
Lvs CAR1 - 2
Wvs MON4 - 1
W@ MON5 - 2
L@ MON3 - 6
Wvs MON3 - 1
Wvs MON3 - 2
L@ PIT2 - 5
W@ NYI3 - 1
Lvs CBJ1 - 4
L@ CBJ0 - 7
L@ NYI1 - 4
Wvs CHI5 - 3
L@ CAR1 - 5
W@ BOS4 - 3
Lvs BUF5 - 8
L@ MIN2 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 3
Wvs FLA6 - 3
Wvs PHI3 - 2
Wvs DET4 - 1
W@ SJ5 - 1
L@ LA0 - 3
W@ ANA7 - 4
Wvs SEA4 - 2
Wvs DET5 - 2
W@ NYR3 - 2
Lvs TB1 - 3
Lvs STL2 - 5
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Wvs EDM7 - 3
W@ PIT8 - 3
W@ PHI4 - 3
Wvs FLA6 - 3
Lvs WPG4 - 5
L@ OTT4 - 5
W@ CGY3 - 1
L@ VAN1 - 2
W@ SEA3 - 0
W@ EDM3 - 2
Wvs PIT4 - 1
W@ OTT1 - 0
Wvs ANA3 - 0
W@ NAS4 - 1
Lvs MON2 - 3
Wvs VAN2 - 1
Wvs NYR7 - 4
Wvs BOS3 - 1
L@ DET2 - 4
W@ TOR5 - 2
L@ BOS1 - 4
Wvs LA3 - 1
Wvs CAR3 - 1
L@ CHI2 - 3
L@ DAL1 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 2
W@ CBJ2 - 1
W@ MON4 - 2
W@ TOR3 - 1
Lvs SJ1 - 2
W@ NJ6 - 5
Wvs NYI5 - 4
W@ TB5 - 4
W@ FLA4 - 1
Lvs NJ2 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 2
W@ UTA6 - 2
W@ VEG5 - 2
W@ COL5 - 2
Lvs TOR3 - 4
W@ STL8 - 1
Lvs PIT2 - 4
Wvs NAS3 - 2
L@ CAR2 - 4
Wvs CBJ7 - 2
Wvs MON6 - 3
Wvs NYR5 - 3
L@ TB0 - 3
Wvs PHI6 - 3
W@ PHI4 - 1
W@ NJ6 - 5
Wvs DAL3 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 2
Lvs NJ3 - 5

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L@ FLA1 - 5
Lvs FLA2 - 5
W@ FLA5 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 6
Lvs FLA4 - 5
Wvs FLA4 - 3
W@ DAL6 - 3
Wvs DAL4 - 1
Wvs DAL6 - 1
W@ DAL3 - 0
L@ DAL3 - 6
W@ VEG1 - 0
Wvs VEG3 - 0
Lvs VEG3 - 4
W@ VEG5 - 4
W@ VEG4 - 2
Wvs LA4 - 3
L@ LA5 - 6
Wvs LA6 - 4
W@ LA3 - 1
Wvs LA7 - 4
L@ LA2 - 6
W@ SJ3 - 0
Lvs LA0 - 5
W@ WPG4 - 1
Wvs SJ4 - 2
Wvs STL4 - 3
L@ ANA2 - 3
L@ LA0 - 3
W@ SJ3 - 2
W@ VEG3 - 2
Wvs CGY3 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 6
Lvs DAL3 - 4
Wvs SEA5 - 4
Lvs WPG3 - 4
Wvs UTA7 - 1
W@ NYR3 - 1
W@ NYI2 - 1
L@ NJ2 - 3
L@ BUF2 - 3
Wvs DAL5 - 4
Wvs MON3 - 2
Lvs ANA2 - 6
W@ CAR3 - 1
L@ FLA3 - 4
L@ TB1 - 4
L@ WAS3 - 7
L@ PHI3 - 6
Lvs COL4 - 5
W@ CHI4 - 3
W@ STL3 - 2
Lvs TOR3 - 4
Wvs SEA4 - 2
Wvs BUF3 - 2
Wvs VAN6 - 2
Lvs WAS2 - 3
L@ VAN2 - 3
W@ COL4 - 3
W@ MIN5 - 3
Wvs LA1 - 0
W@ CHI4 - 3
L@ PIT3 - 5
W@ BOS4 - 0
W@ SEA4 - 2
Wvs ANA3 - 2
Wvs UTA4 - 1
L@ ANA3 - 5
L@ LA3 - 4
Wvs OTT3 - 1
Wvs SJ3 - 2
Wvs BOS3 - 2
Lvs FLA5 - 6
Wvs VEG6 - 3
W@ MIN7 - 1
Wvs TB2 - 1
Wvs STL4 - 2
Wvs CBJ6 - 3
L@ VEG0 - 1
W@ COL4 - 1
W@ UTA4 - 3
Wvs NYR6 - 2
Lvs MIN3 - 5
W@ OTT5 - 2
L@ MON0 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 4
Wvs NAS3 - 2
Wvs NYI4 - 3
W@ VAN7 - 3
Lvs VEG2 - 4
Lvs NJ0 - 3
W@ CGY4 - 2
W@ NAS5 - 1
L@ CBJ1 - 6
W@ DET3 - 2
Wvs PIT4 - 0
Lvs CAR2 - 3
L@ DAL1 - 4
W@ NAS4 - 2
Wvs PHI4 - 3
Lvs CGY1 - 4
Lvs CHI2 - 5
Lvs WPG0 - 6