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    Dallas Stars @ Washington Capitals

    DAL
    Dallas StarsStarsDAL
    26-10-8, 14-4-5 Away
    4
    26-10-8, 14-4-5 Away
    Final
    123T
    Stars
    DAL
    		1124
    Capitals
    WSH
    		0011
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    22-16-6, 13-8-3 Home
    1
    22-16-6, 13-8-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    DAL wins 2-0

    • Capitals
      0
    • Stars
      1
    Game 1
    29/10
    • Stars
      4
    • Capitals
      1
    Game 2
    8/1

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    12:00 AM, 8 January 2026
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • Frederick L'Ecuyer
    • Liam Maaskant
    • Linesmen:
    • Jonny Murray
    • Shandor Alphonso

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado4412997
    Dallas42141094
    Minnesota38181288
    Utah3427674
    Nashville2928967
    Winnipeg28281066
    St. Louis27301064
    Chicago25301161
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina4218690
    Pittsburgh33181581
    NY Islanders3824581
    Columbus34211179
    Philadelphia31231274
    Washington3327874
    New Jersey3331268
    NY Rangers2830864
    Full Standings

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