Games / NHL / Dec 17, 2026

Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) visit the Washington Capitals (10-6-0) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: DSN, MNMT. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings.

NHLThursday, December 17, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

7:00 PM ETDec 17, 2026

Washington Capitals10-6-0

DateDec 17, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCapital One Arena, Washington, DC

TVDSN, MNMT

Team comparison

Detroit Red WingsWashington Capitals

Goals per game

2.7

3.5

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.3

7-8-3Record10-6-0

8th in Atlantic DivisionStanding4th in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record7-4

LLLWLLast 5WWLLW

L3StreakW2

Team stats

Detroit Red WingsWashington Capitals

Goals Against Average

3.00

3.40

Shots Against per Game

25.4

27.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.0

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.61

3.53

Shots per Game

28.8

27.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.7

20.0

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

161

162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 12/17

Mar 24, 2027WSH 0, DET 0

Mar 23, 2027DET 0, WSH 0

Dec 17, 2026DET 0, WSH 0

Team pages

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals?

The game is on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

How can I watch Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals?

TV: DSN, MNMT.

What are the records of the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals?

Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3. Washington Capitals: 10-6-0.

Who is injured for Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals played?

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

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