2009–10 Washington Capitals season Game log December

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Attendance | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | December 18 | Vancouver Canucks | 2 - 3 | GM Place | 18810 | 21-8-6 | 48 |
| 36 | December 19 | Edmonton Oilers | 4 - 2 | Rexall Place | 16839 | 22-8-6 | 50 |
| 37 | December 23 | Buffalo Sabres | 5 - 2 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 23-8-6 | 52 |
| 38 | December 26 | New Jersey Devils | 4 - 1 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 24-8-6 | 54 |
| 39 | December 28 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 - 6 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 24-9-6 | 54 |