The Washington Capitals (19-11-4, second in the Eastern Conference) and the Detroit Red Wings (19-13-3, fourth), square off on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network in a battle between two of the conference's top teams.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we predict will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.
The Red Wings are 6-2-2 in the last 10 contests, totaling 33 total goals (eight power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 27.6%). They have allowed 26 goals to their opponents.
Capitals vs. Red Wings Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-168)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 19-11-4 record overall, with a 1-4-5 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the seven games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (good for eight points).
- In the five games this season the Capitals registered only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Washington has taken six points from the five games this season when it scored two goals (2-1-2 record).
- The Capitals are 16-4-2 in the 22 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 34 points).
- In the 11 games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 18 points after finishing 9-2-0.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 10-6-1 (21 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-3-2 to register 18 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 4-3-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 19-13-3 overall record.
- Detroit has earned 17 points (8-2-1) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Red Wings scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Detroit has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-3-1 record).
- The Red Wings have scored at least three goals in 21 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 8-8-3 (19 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 11-4-0 to register 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.24 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 16th |
| 2nd | 2.47 | Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 22nd |
| 8th | 29.1 | Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| 12th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| 29th | 15.15% | Power Play % | 23.85% | 8th |
| 26th | 76.64% | Penalty Kill % | 80.85% | 16th |
Capitals vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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