Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center.
Blackhawks left wing André Burakovsky, left, skates away after a goal by Capitals center Connor McMichael in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates past the Blackhawks bench after scoring a goal in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) slaps gloves with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal on the Blackhawks in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A scrum ensues at the Capitals goal in the first period against the Blackhawks on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A scrum ensues at the Capitals goal in the first period against the Blackhawks on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) is blocked by Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) near the goal in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks to pass in the first period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) falls to the ice as Capitals defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) moves the puck in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) is surrounded by Capitals defenders in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Teuvo Teräväinen (86) looks to pass in the first period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard takes a shot on goal in the first period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) chases Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) in the first period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso stops a shot in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) reach for the puck in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Capitals in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno gets in a scuffle without his helmet in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno heads to the bench after a scuffle in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) catches the puck as Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) stops short of a collision in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) handles the puck after a stop in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks to pass in the second period against the Blackhawks on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The puck flies into the net past Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) for a goal by Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif in the second period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson eyes the puck handled by Blackhawks center Connor Bedard in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks away from the action in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) handles the puck in front of the Capitals bench in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard smiles after a penalty call on the Capitals in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso waits for play to resume in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis gets squeezed on the wall by Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif, right, in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) and Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) watch the puck in the third period Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) falls to the ice in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks left wing Landon Slaggert chews on his mouthguard after a scuffle in the third period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, center, argues a penalty call with an official in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, center left, argues a penalty call with an official in the second period against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Oversized curling stones are placed outside the rink for use during game stoppages in the third period of a Blackhawks-Capitals game Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard takes to the ice to warm up for a game against the Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A goal is brought onto the ice before a Blackhawks-Capitals game Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)