NHL· Season 2017
Match Summary
Detroit Red Wings defeated Washington Capitals 5:4 after ot. The match was played in NHL 2017.
Rivalry since 2009
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Head to Head Results· 43
Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings have met 43 times — Washington Capitals won 29, Detroit Red Wings won 14, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 29 victories from 43 meetings. A combined 237 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.51 per match (132 for the home side, 105 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.
Recent Meetings
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 May 2026