The Washington Capitals (44-15-8) bring a three-game home win streak into a matchup with the Detroit Red Wings (32-29-6), who have lost four in a row on the road, on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will win Tuesday's game.
The Red Wings are 3-7-0 over the past 10 contests, putting up 26 total goals (six power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.4%). They have conceded 29 goals to their opponents.
Capitals vs. Red Wings Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-168)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 44-15-8 record overall, with a 7-8-15 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 21 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-5 record (good for 29 points).
- In the eight games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
- Washington has finished 2-6-1 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals 48 times, and are 41-1-6 in those games (to register 88 points).
- In the 25 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 37 points after finishing 17-5-3.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 26-7-3 (55 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 17-7-5 (39 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 8-6-14 record in overtime contests this season and a 32-29-6 overall record.
- In the 23 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
- This season the Red Wings recorded only one goal in 14 games and have gone 1-12-1 (three points).
- Detroit has earned 12 points (5-7-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Red Wings have earned 55 points in their 37 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 7-11-2.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 15-14-1 (31 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Red Wings finished 14-15-5 in those matchups (33 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.63 | Goals Scored | 2.85 | 20th |
| 3rd | 2.57 | Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 22nd |
| 21st | 27.7 | Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| 10th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| 15th | 22.34% | Power Play % | 28.79% | 3rd |
| 6th | 82.41% | Penalty Kill % | 70.06% | 32nd |
Capitals vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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