The Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals are slated to face off at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Alex DeBrincat and Alexander Ovechkin as two of the top players you'll want to keep tabs on. Here's everything you need to know to know about the Red Wings-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Red Wings vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wings | -1.5 | 205 | -250 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -120 | +100 |
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Red Wings vs. Capitals Prediction
ATS Pick: Capitals (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: -Capitals 4 - Red Wings 3
Red Wings vs. Capitals Betting Insights
- Detroit and its opponent have posted more than 5.5 goals in 32 of 54 games this season.
- Washington's games this season have had more than 5.5 goals 31 of 54 times.
- The teams combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams give up 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Red Wings are 17th in the league, and the Capitals are 11th.
- The Red Wings are 17th in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals are 12th.
Red Wings Stats
- The Red Wings' 166 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 17th in the league.
- Detroit has conceded 160 total goals (3.0 per game), ranking 17th in league action in goals against.
- Their goal differential (+6) ranks 13th in the league.
- The 41 power-play goals Detroit has recorded this season are the fifth-most in the NHL (on 170 chances).
- The Red Wings have the league's sixth-best power-play conversion rate (24.12%).
- Detroit has scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Red Wings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 52 | 18 | 40 | 58 | 54 | 22 | 100% |
| Alex DeBrincat | 54 | 28 | 26 | 54 | 53 | 24 | 36.8% |
| Dylan Larkin | 54 | 25 | 22 | 47 | 49 | 13 | 53.3% |
| Moritz Seider | 54 | 7 | 29 | 36 | 64 | 19 | - |
| Andrew Copp | 54 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 49 | 15 | 53.9% |
Capitals Stats
- With 171 goals (3.2 per game), the Capitals have the NHL's 11th-ranked offense.
- Washington has conceded 159 total goals this season (2.9 per game), ranking 12th in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of +12, they are 11th in the league.
- Washington has 27 power-play goals (on 160 chances), 23rd in the NHL.
- The Capitals score on 16.88% of their power plays, No. 26 in the NHL.
- Washington has scored one shorthanded goal (28th in league).
Capitals Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 45 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 52 | 11 | 50% |
| Alexander Ovechkin | 54 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 50 | 6 | 66.7% |
| John Carlson | 50 | 9 | 34 | 43 | 79 | 33 | 0% |
| Dylan Strome | 52 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 46 | 11 | 58.8% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 52 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 70 | 24 | - |
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