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    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
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    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
    Buffalo49238106
    Montreal482310106
    Tampa Bay49256104
    Boston44271098
    Ottawa43271197
    Detroit4130991
    Florida3838480
    Toronto32341478
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina52226110
    Pittsburgh41241698
    Philadelphia41271294
    Washington4230993
    Columbus40291292
    NY Islanders4333591
    New Jersey4236387
    NY Rangers3338975
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Washington brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Columbus

    Washington Capitals (42-30-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29-12, in the Metropolitan Division)
    Devils play the Bruins after Hischier's 2-goal game

    Devils play the Bruins after Hischier's 2-goal game

    New Jersey Devils (42-36-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (44-27-10, in the Atlantic Division)
    Brayden Pachal has 3 points as the Flames beat the Mammoth 4-1

    Brayden Pachal has 3 points as the Flames beat the Mammoth 4-1

    — Brayden Pachal scored his first NHL goal of the season and added two assists on Sunday night as the Calgary Flames’ hot streak at home continued with a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth.
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