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    Washington Capitals @ Minnesota Wild

    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    18-11-4, 8-6-2 Away
    0
    18-11-4, 8-6-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Capitals
    WSH
    		0000
    Wild
    MIN
    		1135
    MIN
    Minnesota WildWildMIN
    20-9-5, 12-3-4 Home
    5
    20-9-5, 12-3-4 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Wild
      1
    • Capitals
      5
    Game 1
    18/10
    • Capitals
      0
    • Wild
      5
    Game 2
    17/12

    Game Information

    Grand Casino Arena
    Grand Casino Arena
    1:00 AM, 17 December 2025
    Saint Paul, MN
    Attendance: 18,044
    • Referees:
    • Kyle Rehman
    • Corey Syvret
    • Linesmen:
    • Travis Toomey
    • Kilian McNamara

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina3015464
    NY Islanders2617557
    Pittsburgh22141155
    Washington2419654
    Philadelphia2217852
    Columbus2219751
    New Jersey2422250
    NY Rangers2122648
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado335874
    Dallas2713963
    Minnesota2713963
    Utah2520454
    Nashville2321450
    St. Louis1921846
    Chicago1922745
    Winnipeg1922644
    Full Standings

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