The NHL schedule on Tuesday features a matchup between the Washington Capitals (44-15-8) and the Detroit Red Wings (32-29-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with 96 points and the Red Wings are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 70 points.
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Capitals vs. Red Wings: March 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.63 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.7 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 22.34% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.41% | 6th |
Red Wings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 22nd |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 28.79% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.06% | 32nd |
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Capitals vs. Red Wings Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, racking up 65 points in 67 games.
- Having scored 17 goals and adding 42 assists, Pierre-Luc Dubois is a top contributor for Washington through 67 games.
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Aliaksei Protas' 59 points. He's contributed 30 assists.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 29 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 88 goals with 965 saves.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond's 23 goals and 46 assists in 67 games for Detroit add up to 69 total points on the season.
- Dylan Larkin is one of the impact players on offense for Detroit with 59 total points (0.9 per game), with 27 goals and 32 assists in 67 games.
- Alex DeBrincat has earned 31 goals on the season, adding 27 assists.
- Cam Talbot has an .899 save percentage (37th in the league), with 913 total saves, allowing 102 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 17-15-3 record this season.
Capitals vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Red Wings
Jeff Petry: Out (Undisclosed),
Andrew Copp: Out For Season (Pectoral),
Carter Mazur: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2025 | Ducks | W 7-4 | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Kings | L 3-0 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Sharks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/18/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/25/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2025 | Sabres | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/14/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/16/2025 | Golden Knights | W 3-0 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 3/24/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |