Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2026-12-17 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 53.5%
DET: 46.5%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.53
DET: 3.32
Total Goals
Median: 6.8
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 54%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
WSH
Logan Thompson - 5-4-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.22 GAA
DET
John Gibson - 4-5-1 | 0.860 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | WSH | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.893 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.866 | 0.831 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.39 | 2.97 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • WSH at home vs DET: 4-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | DET 3 - 4 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-12-21 | DET 3 - 2 WSH | DET | DET |
| 2025-12-20 | WSH 2 - 5 DET | DET | WSH |
| 2025-03-18 | WSH 4 - 1 DET | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-03-07 | WSH 5 - 2 DET | WSH | WSH |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-17 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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