The Washington Capitals, boasting a strong record of 24 wins, 9 losses, and 2 overtime losses, are set to face the Detroit Red Wings, who currently hold a record of 13 wins, 18 losses, and 4 overtime losses. The Capitals enter this matchup on a positive note, having secured a victory in their most recent game, while the Red Wings are struggling, having lost their last four contests. Washington ranks second in their division, with notable contributions from Dylan Strome, who leads the team with 39 points, and Alex Ovechkin, the goals leader with 16. In contrast, Lucas Raymond leads the Red Wings with 34 points. Both teams will look to make a statement as they clash at Little Caesars Arena.
Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings Game Information
Game Date: December 29, 2024
Game Time: 05:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit – BSD
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Detroit Red Wings Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 13-18-4
Conference Record: 9-13-1
Division Record: 3-7-1
Streak: 4 loss
Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 24-9-2
Conference Record: 16-6-1
Division Record: 9-4-0
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Detroit Red Wings (13-18-4, 30 PTS, #7 in division)
Goals Leader: Lucas Raymond, 14G, 20A, 34 PTS
Assists Leader: Lucas Raymond, 14G, 20A, 34 PTS
Points Leader: Lucas Raymond, 14G, 20A, 34 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Ben Chiarot, 39 PIM
Goalie: Sebastian Cossa, 1-0-0, 2.67 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Washington Capitals (24-9-2, 50 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 16G, 10A, 26 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 28A, 39 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 28A, 39 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 37 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 14-2-2, 2.38 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
No injuries reported
Washington Capitals Injury Report
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Lars Eller – Illness (Out) – The Washington Capitals placed F Lars Eller on injured reserve and is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 20) game versus the Capitals.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals shifted F Sonny Milano to long-term injured reserve, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Detroit Red Wings Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 29, 2024 vs Washington Capitals
December 31, 2024 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 02, 2025 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 04, 2025 at Winnipeg Jets
January 07, 2025 vs Ottawa Senators
January 10, 2025 vs Chicago Blackhawks
January 12, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 14, 2025 vs San Jose Sharks
January 16, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 18, 2025 at Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 29, 2024 at Detroit Red Wings
December 31, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
January 02, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 04, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 08, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 11, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 14, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 16, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
