Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2026-12-17 • Capital One Arena

Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

WSH: 54.5%

DET: 45.5%

Expected Goals

WSH: 2.54

DET: 2.93

Total Goals

Median: 6.0

Over 5.5: 63%

Over 6.5: 44%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • WSH at home vs DET: 3-1

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	DET
2025-03-18	WSH 4 - 1 DET	WSH	WSH
2025-03-07	WSH 5 - 2 DET	WSH	WSH

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.