NHL· Season 2021
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Detroit Red Wings 2:0. The match was played in NHL 2021. Goals were scored by D. Orlov 12′, L. Eller 12′. League standings: Detroit Red Wings #12, Washington Capitals #8.
Match Events
Key match events between Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals — 2 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
A. Ovechkin
Holding
Tripping
Interference
Delay of game
High sticking
Interference
Tripping
Cross-checking
Rivalry since 2009
Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Head to Head Results· 43
Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals have met 43 times — Detroit Red Wings won 15, Washington Capitals won 28, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 28 victories from 43 meetings. A combined 244 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.67 per match (110 for the home side, 134 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 39 matches (91%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 39 games (91%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–3 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Jun 2026