The Washington Capitals (24-9-2) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (13-18-4) as a part of Sunday's NHL action, starting at 5:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank second in the Eastern Conference with 50 points and the Red Wings are 15th in the Eastern Conference with 30 points.
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Capitals vs. Red Wings: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.71 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.6 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 22.33% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 6th |
Red Wings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.76% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.75% | 31st |
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Capitals vs. Red Wings Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has been important to Washington's offense this season, racking up 39 points in 35 games.
- Aliaksei Protas has 14 goals and 16 assists for Washington to compile 30 total points (0.9 per game).
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Connor McMichael's 30 points. He's contributed 13 assists.
- Logan Thompson (14-2-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Washington.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond's 34 points make him a vital offensive option for Detroit. He has 14 goals and 20 assists in 35 games.
- Dylan Larkin has scored 27 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 12 goals and 15 assists.
- Alex DeBrincat has 25 points so far, including 13 goals and 12 assists.
- Cam Talbot has a 6-9-2 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 489 saves, and has conceded 51 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Capitals
Lars Eller: Out (Illness),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back)
Red Wings
None
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Canadiens | L 5-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Blues | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Jets | - | Away |