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    Washington Capitals @ Detroit Red Wings

    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    19-12-5, 8-6-3 Away
    2
    19-12-5, 8-6-3 Away
    Final/OT
    123OTT
    Capitals
    WSH
    		10102
    Red Wings
    DET
    		02013
    DET
    Detroit Red WingsRed WingsDET
    21-13-3, 11-7-1 Home
    3
    21-13-3, 11-7-1 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    DET leads 2-0

    • Red Wings
      5
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 1
    12/20
    • Capitals
      2
    • Red Wings
      3
    Game 2
    12/21
    • Capitals
      4
    • Red Wings
      3
    Game 3
    1/29

    Game Information

    Little Caesars Arena
    Little Caesars Arena
    1:00 PM, December 21, 2025Coverage: NHL Net
    Detroit, MI
    Attendance: 19,515
    • Referees:
    • Chris Lee
    • Kyle Rehman
    • Linesmen:
    • Steve Barton
    • Jeremy Faucher

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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