Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars predictions, Jan 07, 2026

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In an exciting NHL matchup, the Washington Capitals will face off against the Dallas Stars on January 7, 2026, at the Capitals’ home ice.

The Capitals have been in decent form lately, winning 2 of their last 5 matches, while the Stars have struggled, failing to secure a victory in the same number of games. This discrepancy is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, with the Capitals being slight underdogs at 2.63 compared to the Stars’ 2.33.

When analyzing the recent form of both teams, the Stars seem to have the upper hand, as they have shown more consistency in their performances. The predicted final score of 2:3 in favor of the Stars also suggests a tight contest between the two teams.

Tactically, both teams will need to rely on their offensive prowess to secure a win, as they have been relatively evenly matched in terms of goals scored in their recent games. However, the outcome of this match remains uncertain, with both teams having the potential to come out on top.

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Washington 39%

Draw 21.5%

Dallas 39.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Dallas Stars: 5.43% Washington Capitals: 4.17%

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Betting Odds

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	2.49	4.52	2.46

Latest Results

03.01.26 Washington Capitals – Chicago Blackhawks – 2:3 penalties 01.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Washington Capitals – 4:3 31.12.25 Washington Capitals – New York Rangers – 6:3 29.12.25 Florida Panthers – Washington Capitals – 5:3 27.12.25 New Jersey Devils – Washington Capitals – 3:4 OT

04.01.26 Dallas Stars – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT 01.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Dallas Stars – 4:3 31.12.25 Dallas Stars – Buffalo Sabres – 1:4 27.12.25 Dallas Stars – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:4 penalties 23.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Dallas Stars – 4:3 OT

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 1.

In recent matches, Washington has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Dallas is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Washington may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 52:58. (average 2.6:2.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 26:34. (average 2.6:3.4).

Latest Head To Head

28.10.25 Dallas Stars – Washington Capitals – 1:0 16.12.24 Dallas Stars – Washington Capitals – 3:1 17.10.24 Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars – 3:2 27.01.24 Dallas Stars – Washington Capitals – 5:4 OT 07.12.23 Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars – 4:5 penalties

Standings

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Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	41	28	3	7	3	165:93	69
2	Dallas Stars	42	21	4	8	9	146:117	58
3	Minnesota Wild	43	18	7	8	10	138:115	58
4	Vegas Golden Knights	40	13	4	12	11	124:126	46
5	Edmonton Oilers	42	15	5	6	16	139:143	46
6	Anaheim Ducks	41	13	8	3	17	139:146	45
7	Seattle Kraken	39	12	6	7	14	103:115	43
8	Los Angeles Kings	40	11	6	9	14	107:111	43
9	San Jose Sharks	41	11	9	3	18	127:146	43
10	Nashville Predators	41	14	5	4	18	118:136	42
11	St. Louis Blues	43	17	0	8	18	107:146	42
12	Utah Mammoth	42	14	5	3	20	127:122	41
13	Chicago Blackhawks	42	13	4	7	18	118:134	41
14	Calgary Flames	41	14	4	4	19	111:121	40
15	Vancouver Canucks	41	10	6	5	20	117:143	37
16	Winnipeg Jets	40	13	2	4	21	115:126	34

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tampa Bay Lightning	41	20	5	3	13	142:110	53
2	Carolina Hurricanes	42	16	9	3	14	141:128	53
3	Montreal Canadiens	42	14	9	6	13	141:141	52
4	Detroit Red Wings	43	17	7	4	15	131:138	52
5	New York Islanders	42	15	8	4	15	120:120	50
6	Philadelphia Flyers	40	14	7	7	12	124:116	49
7	Pittsburgh Penguins	41	16	4	9	12	135:131	49
8	Washington Capitals	42	19	2	6	15	135:121	48
9	Florida Panthers	41	19	3	3	16	129:130	47
10	Buffalo Sabres	40	15	6	4	15	125:126	46
11	Boston Bruins	42	15	7	2	18	133:136	46
12	New Jersey Devils	42	15	7	2	18	114:124	46
13	Ottawa Senators	40	15	5	5	15	133:129	45
14	Toronto Maple Leafs	41	15	4	7	15	137:138	45
15	New York Rangers	43	13	7	5	18	114:117	45
16	Columbus Blue Jackets	41	11	7	7	16	127:137	43

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.45 (23.59%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.5 (9.58%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.8%)

4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.14%)

5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.75%)

6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.4%)

7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.43%)

8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.17%)

9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.54%)

10. New Jersey Devils: 31 (2.63%)

11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.43%)

12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (1.99%)

13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.6%)

14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.52%)

15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.33%)

16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.33%)

17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.33%)

18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.04%)

19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.04%)

20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)

21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

22. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.65%)

23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)

24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.4%)

25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.4%)

26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.32%)

28. Calgary Flames: 276 (0.29%)

29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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