The Eastern Conference's second-ranked squad, the Detroit Red Wings (20-13-3), host the third-ranked unit from the conference, the Washington Capitals (19-12-4), on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Sunday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests for the Capitals (5-3-2), their offense has scored 28 goals while their defense has given up 22 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (15.4%).
Red Wings vs. Capitals Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-105)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings are 4-3-7 in overtime contests on their way to a 20-13-3 overall record.
- In the 11 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-1 record (good for 17 points).
- In the five games this season the Red Wings scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (3-3-1 record).
- The Red Wings have scored at least three goals in 22 games (17-3-2, 36 points).
- In the 15 games when Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 9-5-1 to record 19 points.
- In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 9-8-3 (21 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Red Wings finished 11-4-0 in those contests (22 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have posted a record of 1-4-5 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 19-12-4.
- Washington has earned eight points (4-3-0) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Washington has earned six points (2-2-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 22 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered 18 points with a record of 9-2-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 10-6-1 (21 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 3.2 | 8th |
| 22nd | 3.19 | Goals Allowed | 2.54 | 4th |
| 7th | 29.5 | Shots | 29 | 10th |
| 12th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 13th |
| 9th | 23.21% | Power Play % | 14.85% | 29th |
| 15th | 81.25% | Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 26th |
Red Wings vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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