The Stars snapped a six-game losing streak with a dominant performance at Capital One Arena .
: Casey DeSmith made 23 saves to anchor the Dallas defense. Season Series Recap Dallas Stars v Washington Capitals
: Stars 1, Capitals 0 (at American Airlines Center). Jan 7, 2026 : Stars 4, Capitals 1 (at Capital One Arena). Stars defeat Capitals to end losing streak at 6 The Stars snapped a six-game losing streak with
: Radek Faksa opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal just over three minutes into the game. Jan 7, 2026 : Stars 4, Capitals 1 (at Capital One Arena)
: Alex Ovechkin provided the Capitals' lone goal late in the third period, marking his 915th career goal as he continues to extend his NHL record.
The Dallas Stars completed a regular-season sweep of the Washington Capitals for the 2025–26 season, securing a 4-1 victory in their most recent meeting on January 7, 2026. Wed, Jan 7 Stars won! Game Highlights: Stars at Capitals (Jan 7, 2026)
Dallas took both matchups this season, outscoring Washington 5-1 total: