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Capitals vs.
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Washington hosts Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, March 23, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSDET
WSHVSDET7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenTue, Mar 23 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentDetroit Red Wings
Detroit Red WingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: at Detroit Red Wings on March 24.
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Season so far
| DET | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.0 | 29.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 69.0 | 82.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 9 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.38 | 3.50 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
- DET · GoalsAlex DeBrincat · 5
- DET · AssistsMoritz Seider · 5
- DET · PointsAlex DeBrincat · 9
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