Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals

Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals have met 43 times — Detroit Red Wings won 14, Washington Capitals won 29, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 29 victories from 43 meetings. A combined 239 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.56 per match (106 for the home side, 133 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 38 matches (88%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 38 games (88%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–3 in 2024.