Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 29, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals — Jan 29, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Detroit Red Wings 59.6% • Washington Capitals 40.4%

Expected goals: Detroit Red Wings 3.32 — Washington Capitals 3.01 • Median total: 6.1