Emmitt Finnie brings up game 100 as Washington Capitals meet Detroit Red Wings
Washington Capitals meet Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena, Friday 11:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 28 of the 49 meetings with Detroit Red Wings since 2000.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; Detroit Red Wings are 24th. Washington Capitals have the higher position to protect.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Detroit Red Wings are 7–10 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Detroit Red Wings have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Vegas Golden Knights 1–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2000: Washington Capitals 28, Detroit Red Wings 20, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Washington Capitals won 4–3 at Little Caesars Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 6 goals in 2011-12 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Detroit Red Wings, watch Viktor Arvidsson (8 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Alex DeBrincat (7 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Emmitt Finnie is set to play game 100.
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
