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The Washington Capitals (24-9-2) hit the road against the Detroit Red Wings (13-18-4, losers of four straight) at Little Caesars Arena. The contest on Sunday, December 29 begins at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Sunday's game.
During the past 10 outings for the Red Wings (3-7-0), their offense has put up 24 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have registered 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (11.5%).
Capitals vs. Red Wings Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-140)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (24-9-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 12 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-3-2 record (good for 16 points).
- In the four games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Washington finished 1-4-0 in the five games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 25 games (23-1-1, 47 points).
- In the 14 games when Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-4-0 record (20 points).
- In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 16-4-0 (32 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 8-5-2 (18 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 3-4-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 13-18-4 overall record.
- In the 14 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Red Wings registered just one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
- Detroit has eight points (3-3-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Red Wings have earned 20 points in their 16 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games and picked up eight points with a record of 3-6-2.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 5-6-0 (10 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.71 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| 5th | 2.6 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| 18th | 28.2 | Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| 10th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| 12th | 22.33% | Power Play % | 23.76% | 9th |
| 6th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 68.75% | 31st |
Capitals vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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