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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
    Tampa Bay3714478
    Montreal3217872
    Detroit3319672
    Buffalo3219670
    Boston3220569
    Ottawa2822763
    Toronto2721963
    Florida2925361
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    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina3615678
    Pittsburgh29151270
    NY Islanders3221569
    Columbus2920765
    Washington2923765
    Philadelphia25201161
    New Jersey2827258
    NY Rangers2229650
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