Final Score: Capitals 2 - Red Wings 3
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 61 | 60 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Capitals | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 56% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 7, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 5, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 3, 2025 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ New York Islanders
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
Red Wings
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 10, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Seattle Kraken
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4