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    Detroit Red Wings @ Washington Capitals

    DET
    Detroit Red WingsRed WingsDET
    20-13-3, 10-6-2 Away
    5
    20-13-3, 10-6-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Red Wings
    DET
    		1315
    Capitals
    WSH
    		0112
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    19-12-4, 11-6-2 Home
    2
    19-12-4, 11-6-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    DET leads 1-0

    • Red Wings
      5
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 1
    21/12
    • Capitals
      2
    • Red Wings
      3
    Game 2
    22/12
    • Capitals
      4
    • Red Wings
      3
    Game 3
    30/1

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    4:30 AM, 21 December 2025
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • James Tobias
    • Ryan Jackson

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    Toronto32361478
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    TeamWLOTLPTS
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    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
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