Washington Capitals
Current season record
6–4–0 · 12 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings — Sunday, December 29, 2024 Game Analysis
Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
Little Caesars Arena
- USFDSNDET, MNMT
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DET
- Alex DeBrincat (14)
- PPPatrick Kane (6)
- Alex DeBrincat (15)
- Lucas Raymond (15)
WSH
- Alex Ovechkin (17)
- Nic Dowd (10)
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game Summary — Sunday, December 29, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Detroit Red Wings defeated Washington Capitals 4–2. The game was played at Little Caesars Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game Analysis — Sunday, December 29, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Both teams recorded 27 shots on goal, so shot volume does not explain Detroit Red Wings’s advantage. The difference lay in the number of those shots that became goals, rather than in the number reaching the net. A box score alone cannot determine whether that reflected better chances, finishing or goaltending.
Washington Capitals converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Detroit Red Wings converted 1 of 4 power plays (25.0%). The 1-goal net power-play edge accounted for part of the 2-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Official Game Highlights — Sunday, December 29, 2024
Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings Game Statistics — Sunday, December 29, 2024
| Statistic | Washington Capitals | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 27 | 27 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 4 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Hits | 24 | 12 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 2 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 12 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 8 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Detroit Red Wings won 4–2 at Little Caesars Arena.
Who scored
- Alex DeBrincat Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Ben Chiarot (5), Moritz Seider (16)
- Patrick Kane Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Erik Gustafsson (6), Lucas Raymond (21)
- Alex Ovechkin Goal (17) Snap Shot, assists: Jakob Chychrun (14), Connor McMichael (14)
- Alex DeBrincat Goal (15) Snap Shot, assists: Patrick Kane (10), Andrew Copp (8)
- Lucas Raymond Goal (15) Wrist Shot, assists: Dylan Larkin (16), Joe Veleno (3)
- Nic Dowd Goal (10) Backhand, assists: Taylor Raddysh (13), Brandon Duhaime (5)
Goalies
- Charlie Lindgren stopped 23 of 27 for Washington Capitals.
- Alex Lyon stopped 25 of 27 for Detroit Red Wings.
Alex DeBrincat Goal (14) Wrist Shot, assists: Ben Chiarot (5), Moritz Seider (16) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and Detroit Red Wings stayed ahead.