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    Washington Capitals @ Detroit Red Wings

    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    19-12-5, 8-6-3 Away
    2
    19-12-5, 8-6-3 Away
    Final/OT
    123OTT
    Capitals
    WSH
    		10102
    Red Wings
    DET
    		02013
    DET
    Detroit Red WingsRed WingsDET
    21-13-3, 11-7-1 Home
    3
    21-13-3, 11-7-1 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    DET leads 2-0

    • 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

    Little Caesars Arena
    Little Caesars Arena
    6:00 PM, 21 December 2025
    Detroit, MI
    Attendance: 19,515
    • Referees:
    • Chris Lee
    • Kyle Rehman
    • Linesmen:
    • Steve Barton
    • Jeremy Faucher

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina4219690
    Pittsburgh34181583
    NY Islanders3924583
    Columbus35211181
    Philadelphia31231274
    Washington3327874
    New Jersey3431270
    NY Rangers2831864
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo4120688
    Tampa Bay4021484
    Montreal37201084
    Boston3723882
    Detroit3723882
    Ottawa3423977
    Toronto29281270
    Florida3330369
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Mats Zuccarello scores in overtime as the Wild beat the Blackhawks 4-3

    — Mats Zuccarello scored 3:09 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a three-game slide by topping the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night.
    Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Game Highlights

    Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Game Highlights

    Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Game Highlights
    Caufield’s 40th of season the winner as Canadiens top Bruins 3-2 in overtime

    Caufield’s 40th of season the winner as Canadiens top Bruins 3-2 in overtime

    — Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night.
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