Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Red Wings
WSH lead all-time 62-61-16 · 139 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: December 18, 2026
Detroit Red Wings 41-31-10 · 92 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
DET lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-20 | DET @ WSH | 5-2 | DET | |
| 2025-12-21 | WSH @ DET | 2-3 | DET | OT/SO |
| 2026-01-30 | WSH @ DET | 4-3 | WSH | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ DET | 4-3 | WSH | OT/SO |
| 2025-12-21 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ DET | 2-3 | DET | OT/SO |
| 2025-12-20 | 2025-2026 | DET @ WSH | 5-2 | DET | |
| 2025-03-18 | 2024-2025 | DET @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH | |
| 2025-03-07 | 2024-2025 | DET @ WSH | 2-5 | WSH | |
| 2024-12-29 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ DET | 2-4 | DET | |
| 2024-04-09 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ DET | 2-1 | WSH | |
| 2024-03-26 | 2023-2024 | DET @ WSH | 3-4 | WSH | |
| 2024-02-27 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ DET | 3-8 | DET |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5WSH wins
4DET wins
9Games
2OT/SO games
28-30Goals (WSH-DET)
6.4Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | DET W | WSH goals | DET goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 3, DET 8 — February 27, 2024 (11 goals).
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
62WSH wins
61DET wins
16Ties
139Games
440-429Goals (WSH-DET)
First meeting: October 19, 1974 — WSH 4, DET 6.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | DET W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2010s | 23 | 17 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990s | 23 | 7 | 15 | 1 |
| 1980s | 33 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| 1970s | 33 | 10 | 16 | 7 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Red Wings games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 9 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
 Alex DeBrincat | DET | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
 Lucas Raymond | DET | 9 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
 Dylan Larkin | DET | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
 Patrick Kane | DET | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
 Moritz Seider | DET | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2026 | 2026-2027 | DET @ WSH | Washington |
| March 23, 2027 | 2026-2027 | DET @ WSH | Washington |
| March 24, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ DET | Detroit |
Capitals vs Red Wings — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Red Wings?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 62-61-16 across 139 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Red Wings first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 19, 1974: WSH 4, DET 6.
- When do the Capitals play the Red Wings next?
- The Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings meet next on December 18, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Red Wings game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 4-3 in overtime, on January 30, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Red Wings?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 5-4 against the Detroit Red Wings across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 30-28 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Red Wings?
- The Detroit Red Wings lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Red Wings games?
- Dylan Strome leads all skaters with 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in 9 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.