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Story of the Day

The Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings today at 12:30 p.m. for the first of three meetings between the teams this season. Washington and Detroit will complete a home-and-home set on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. The Capitals won the season series with Detroit 2-1-0 in 2024-25, defeating the Red Wings twice in an 11-day span on March 7 and March 18. Washington fell 4-2 in its lone visit to Detroit on Dec. 29.  The Capitals have earned points in 20 of their last 25 games against the Red Wings (17-5-3) and are 10-1-2 in their last 13 games versus Detroit at home.

In their game against Toronto on Thursday, the Capitals outscored the Maple Leafs 2-0 at 5v5 and held a 13-2 advantage in shot attempts with the line of Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas and Justin Sourdif on the ice (per Natural Stat Trick). Sourdif recorded two primary assists in Washington’s 4-0 win, marking his second multi-assist game of the season (also Nov. 24 vs. CBJ), while Protas (1g) and Wilson (1a) also found the scoresheet.

Wilson, Protas and Sourdif have skated together for 160:48 at 5v5 this season. With the trio on the ice, the Capitals have outscored the opposition 11-4, controlled 56.9 percent of shot attempts and hold a 48-27 advantage in high-danger scoring chances.

Schedule & Availability

Saturday, Dec. 20

10:15 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

12:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT, NHLN

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Sunday, Dec. 21

10:45 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Little Caesars Arena

1 p.m. – Capitals at Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars Arena

TV: MNMT, NHLN

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Monday, Dec. 22

Day off

Tuesday, Dec. 23

10:30 a.m. – Optional morning skate, Capital One Arena

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. New York Rangers, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT2

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Friday, Dec. 26

NHL Holiday Break

Schedule subject to change. Updated schedule information will be announced on @CapitalsPR

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25-26 Media Guide

Latest Videos

Alex Ovechkin | ASHA Skate

Alex Ovechkin | November 26

Rinkside Update | Trevor van Riemsdyk

Spencer Carbery | Postgame

Chris Patrick | July 5

Ross Mahoney | June 24

Chris Patrick & Brian MacLellan Press Conference

Alex Ovechkin | Postgame

Tom Wilson | May 14

Dylan Strome | May 14

Caps Clips

December 20, 2025

Washington Capitals: Caps Host Wings in Saturday Matinee

NHL.com: Capitals bring holiday cheer to MedStar Georgetown Hospital Child Life Center / On Tap: Potential Canada teammates Crosby, Suzuki square off (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)

Associated Press: Capitals host the Red Wings after Chychrun’s 2-goal game

The Athletic: Rating every NHL team’s goal song, from Eminem to AC/DC to Sabrina Carpenter (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL Power Rankings: Sing along to your team’s Christmas song (Washington Capitals mentioned)

TSN: Bedard appears to be on outside as Canada’s Olympic roster decision looms (Tom Wilson mentioned)

Sportsnet: Has Jakob Chychrun earned a spot on Team Canada’s Olympic roster? / 32 Thoughts: Maple Leafs will face core questions if struggles continue (Tom Wilson mentioned)

Daily Faceoff: Capitals’ Jakob Chychrun deserves more love to make Canada’s Olympic team

The Hockey News: How Capitals' Logan Thompson Went From Nearly Quitting To Becoming A Top NHL Goalie / Nine NHL Players Making Promising Final Impressions Before The Olympic Roster Deadline (Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson mentioned)

The Hockey News – Washington: Capitals Bring Up Ivan Miroshnichenko For First Call-Up Of Season / Ryan Leonard Cleared For Contact, Carbery Shares Latest On Capitals Rookie's Timeline

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | December 19

Monumental Sports Network: Hometown | Logan Thompson teaches the art of net minding

Capitals Radio Network: Caps Saturday Faceoff | December 20 / Afternoon ReCAP | December 19

WRC-TV NBC 4: On the Capitals’ holiday visit with MedStar Health (4 p.m., 6 p.m., 6 a.m.)

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On the Capitals’ holiday visit with MedStar Health (3 p.m., 10 p.m., 8 a.m.)

WJLA-TV ABC 7: On the Capitals’ holiday visit with MedStar Health (6 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m., 10 p.m., 12 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 8 a.m.) / Previewing the Capitals’ holiday visit with MedStar Health (6 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m., 12 a.m., 12:30 a.m.)

DC News Now: On the Capitals’ holiday visit with MedStar Health (7 p.m., 10 p.m.)

Detroit Red Wings Clips:

Detroit Red Wings: Recap: Red Wings come up short in 4-1 loss to Mammoth

Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings must figure out this key aspect – and fast / Detroit Red Wings look forward to having moms around for DC trip