Washington Capitals @ Detroit Red Wings
19-12-5, 8-6-3 Away
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19-12-5, 8-6-3 Away
21-13-3, 11-7-1 Home
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21-13-3, 11-7-1 Home
Game Information
Little Caesars Arena
6:00 PM, 21 December 2025
Detroit, MI
Attendance: 19,515
- Referees:
- Chris Lee
- Kyle Rehman
- Linesmen:
- Steve Barton
- Jeremy Faucher
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 33 | 27 |
| Hits | 11 | 16 |
| Faceoffs Won | 28 | 29 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 1 | 2 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power Play Percentage | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 2 | 1 |
| Penalty Minutes | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
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2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 28 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| NY Islanders | 25 | 16 | 5 | 55 |
| Washington | 24 | 17 | 6 | 54 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 14 | 8 | 52 |
| Pittsburgh | 21 | 14 | 10 | 52 |
| New Jersey | 23 | 21 | 2 | 48 |
| Columbus | 20 | 19 | 7 | 47 |
| NY Rangers | 20 | 21 | 6 | 46 |
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