ESPN
    • Football
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • MLB
    • Cricket
    • Boxing
    • Rugby
    • NHL
    • More Sports
    • Fantasy
    • Search

    Detroit Red Wings @ Washington Capitals

    DET
    Detroit Red WingsRed WingsDET
    20-13-3, 10-6-2 Away
    5
    20-13-3, 10-6-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Red Wings
    DET
    		1315
    Capitals
    WSH
    		0112
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    19-12-4, 11-6-2 Home
    2
    19-12-4, 11-6-2 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    • Team Stats
    • Videos

    Regular Season Series

    DET leads 1-0

    • Red Wings
      5
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 1
    20/12
    • Capitals
      2
    • Red Wings
      3
    Game 2
    21/12
    • Capitals
      4
    • Red Wings
      3
    Game 3
    30/1

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    5:30 PM, 20 December 2025
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • James Tobias
    • Ryan Jackson

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

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

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

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

    NHL News

    William Karlsson back in Golden Knights' lineup for Game 1

    William Karlsson back in Golden Knights' lineup for Game 1

    Coach John Tortorella confirmed on Monday that Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson will return for Game 1 of the team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Anaheim Ducks after missing nearly six months with a lower-body injury.
    Leafs new hockey ops president John Chayka discusses past

    Leafs new hockey ops president John Chayka discusses past

    New Leafs president of hockey operations John Chayka discusses his checkered past and vision for the future of the team.
    Dahlin, Landeskog, Toews named Masterton Trophy finalists

    Dahlin, Landeskog, Toews named Masterton Trophy finalists

    Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog, and Jets forward Jonathan Toews are finalists for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy.
    All NHL News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.