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Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 18, 2025

Updated on:
Mar 18, 2025 6:24 PM
The Detroit Red Wings look to snap their road losing streak as they take on the high-flying Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The Capitals, sitting atop the Metropolitan Division, will aim to protect their home turf against a Red Wings team seeking to climb the Atlantic Division standings. In a closely contested series, tied 1-1, both teams will be hungry for a crucial two points in this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals

Current Odds

DET
WSH
Over
5.5
+100
Under
6.5
-110
DET
+1.5
+108
WSH
-1.5
+145
DET
ML
+260
WSH
ML
-167

Red Wings vs Capitals statistics

Stat Red Wings Capitals
Goals For per Game 2.85 3.63
Goals Against Average 3.15 2.57
Shots per Game 27.6 27.7
Shots Against per Game 28.7 27.1
Power Play Goals 56 42
Power Play Goals Against 47 35
Short Handed Goals 2 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 460 576
Power Play Percentage 28.3 22.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 69.9 82.4

Washington Capitals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/15/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 5-1
3/13/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-0
3/11/25 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-4
3/9/25 vs Seattle Kraken W 4-2
3/7/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 5-2

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/16/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 3-0
3/14/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 4-2
3/12/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 7-3
3/10/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 2-1
3/7/25 @ Washington Capitals L 5-2

Washington Capitals injuries

  • Ethen Frank (C): Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Strome (C): Day-To-Day
  • Sonny Milano (LW): Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Carter Mazur (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Andrew Copp (C): Injured Reserve

Red Wings vs Capitals game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM

Red Wings vs Capitals predictions

As the Detroit Red Wings prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals, all eyes will likely be on Alex DeBrincat, the leading goal machine with 31 tallies to his name. Imagine the anticipation in Capital One Arena as DeBrincat skates onto the ice, ready to add to his impressive goal tally. Then there’s Lucas Raymond—already boasting 69 points with 46 assists. The lad has a knack for threading those needle-like passes that confound defenses. Can Raymond and DeBrincat sync up to spoil Washington's home dominance? Red Wings fans will be hoping so, especially considering their team’s rocky road record of 14-14-3. It's about time they inject some magic into their away games.

Switch over to the Washington Capitals, and you’ve got the legendary Alex Ovechkin leading the charge with 34 goals. His presence on the ice is like a force of nature—opponents feel it, fans love it. A conversation about the Capitals wouldn't be complete without mentioning Dylan Strome, though. Even though he’s been battling illness, his contributions are undeniable. 44 assists and 65 points tell the tale of a player who knows how to orchestrate an offense. If Strome plays, even in a limited capacity, he could tilt the scales sharply in Washington’s favor. Capitals fans must be wondering: will Strome's presence be the difference-maker in clinching the season series?

As for predictions, this is shaping up to be a fiery contest between two proud NHL franchises. The Capitals, with a formidable home record of 21-7-6, appear to have the upper hand. Meanwhile, Detroit's quest to halt their slide on the road adds an interesting storyline to the game. Considering Washington's current form and the strength of players like Ovechkin, they might edge out a win in what promises to be a hard-fought battle. Though the Red Wings have shown they can hold their own, it feels like the Capitals are poised to claim victory at home this time. Who do you think will celebrate with the winning goal?

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