NHLSeries starts 12/17
Red Wings7-6-3
vs
Capitals8-6-0
DET 38%62% WSH
# NHL
Red Wings vs Capitals prediction
Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals, Thursday 17 December, 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Our line gives the Capitals a 62% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Red Wings
- GoalsViktor Arvidsson8
- AssistsLucas Raymond10
- PointsAlex DeBrincat16
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome11
- PointsJordan Kyrou14
Season averages
| DET | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 2.93 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 24.5 | Shots Against per Game | 28.1 |
| 70.2 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.3 |
| 14 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.93 | Goals For per Game | 3.38 |
| 29.6 | Shots per Game | 27.8 |
| 12 | Power Play Goals | 6 |
| 23.5 | Power Play Percentage | 17.6 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Red Wings
- Wat EDM4-3 SO
- Wvs CHI4-1
- Lvs STL5-4
- Wat FLA5-3
- Lat TB4-2
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Injury report
Red Wings
- John GibsonDay-To-Day
- Albert JohanssonOut
- Dylan LarkinInjured Reserve
- Mason AppletonInjured Reserve
- Marco KasperInjured Reserve
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV
- DSN, MNMT
- Season series
- Series starts 12/17
Capitals and Red Wings this season
- Thu 17 DecRed Wings at CapitalsThu 7:00 PM ET
- Tue 23 MarRed Wings at CapitalsTue 7:00 PM ET
- Wed 24 MarCapitals at Red WingsWed 7:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Red Wings vs Capitals?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 17 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Red Wings vs Capitals on?
ESPN lists DSN, MNMT for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Red Wings vs Capitals?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Washington Capitals a 62% chance, so a call on them pays x1.62. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Red Wings vs Capitals played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home of the Washington Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Red Wings play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them.
When do the Capitals and Red Wings play next?
Tuesday 23 March 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Red Wings at the Capitals.
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