- Match: Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Capitals (-275) Red Wings (+220)
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The Washington Capitals (19-11-4) are gearing up for an away game at Little Caesars Arena this Sunday to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (19-13-3). Oddsmakers have set the Capitals at -275, while the Red Wings are listed at +220. The total for the game stands at 6.5 goals.
The Capitals come into this matchup on a positive note, fresh from a convincing 4-0 victory over the Maple Leafs. In that game, Washington incurred 10 penalty minutes and showcased a strong offensive display, converting 4 out of 29 shots. Despite having three power play opportunities, they couldn’t capitalize on them.
In 5-on-5 situations, the Capitals have allowed 59 goals while scoring 95. Their opponents have had 107 power play opportunities (ranking 14th in the NHL) and managed to score 25 goals. Overall, Washington has recorded 110 goals this season (7th in the NHL) while conceding 84. They have attempted a total of 992 shots with an impressive shooting percentage of 11.1%. Currently, they have accumulated 42 points, holding a points percentage of .618. Defensively, the Capitals have faced 925 shots, boasting a save percentage of .909. They have had 99 chances on the power play, netting 15 goals for a success rate of 15.15%.
Guarding the net for Washington will be Charlie Lindgren. Over his career, Lindgren has faced 427 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.85. He has participated in 160 NHL games, showcasing a save percentage of .904 across 7,924 minutes. With a record of 78-57-16 and 150 starts, he has achieved 80 quality starts, reflecting a quality start rate of .533. In total, he’s faced 4,451 shots and made 4,024 saves.
In their prior game, the Red Wings went head-to-head against the Mammoth but fell short, ending 4-1. They had four power play chances but converted just one, scoring only 1 goal on 28 shots.
Detroit has notched 80 goals at even strength and 26 while on the power play, ranking 6th in the NHL for power play goals. They lead the league with 1,029 shot attempts (5th overall) and have a shooting percentage of 10.30%, while allowing 959 shots from opponents. Currently, they sit at 41 points with a points percentage of .586, having conceded 113 goals from 95 at even strength and 18 while shorthanded. Their 109 power play opportunities yield a 23.85% success rate, with a penalty kill percentage of 80.85% against 94 attempts, and their save percentage stands at 88.2%.
Between the pipes for Detroit will be Cam Talbot, who holds a lifetime record of 275-201-49, with 551 games under his belt. Talbot’s quality start rate is 55.0%, having collected 288 quality starts throughout his NHL career. He has made 14,435 saves out of 15,836 shots faced, translating to a save percentage of .912. On average, he gives up 2.67 goals per game, with a total of 1,401 goals conceded. He has started in 524 games and logged 28,291 minutes.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread and the moneyline?
Pick: Favor Washington (-275)
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