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The Washington Capitals (40-14-8) host the Detroit Red Wings (30-26-6, losers of four in a row) at Capital One Arena. The game on Friday, March 7 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will bring home the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 contests, the Red Wings are 4-5-1. They have totaled 29 goals, while their opponents have scored 35. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with 10 goals (35.7% of opportunities).
Capitals vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-225)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 7-8-15 in overtime matchups on their way to a 40-14-8 overall record.
- In the 21 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-5 record (good for 29 points).
- In the eight games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
- Washington has scored exactly two goals in nine games this season (2-6-1 record, five points).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals 44 times, and are 37-1-6 in those games (to record 80 points).
- In the 25 games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 17-5-3 record (37 points).
- In the 33 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 23-7-3 (49 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 16-6-5 to record 37 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 8-6-14 record in overtime matchups this season and a 30-26-6 overall record.
- In the 22 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
- Across the 13 games this season the Red Wings finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned 12 points (5-5-2 record).
- The Red Wings have earned 51 points in their 35 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 7-10-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 13-13-1 (27 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Red Wings went 14-13-5 in those matchups (33 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.58 | Goals Scored | 2.84 | 19th |
| 4th | 2.58 | Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 23rd |
| 21st | 27.6 | Shots | 27.5 | 23rd |
| 9th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| 11th | 23.73% | Power Play % | 29.12% | 2nd |
| 7th | 81.97% | Penalty Kill % | 70.07% | 32nd |
Capitals vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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