Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head
Washington Capitals lead the all-time record 62-61, with 16 ties across 139 recorded meetings.
The Detroit Red Wings won 11 straight meetings from 1996 through 1998.
By Erik AnderssonStats synced Sep 4, 2026WSH lead 62-61-16
DET 5-5 over the latest 10
WSH won 4-3 on Jan 29, 2026
One win separates the teams
The average winning margin is 2.2 goals across decided games.
Recent Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | DET | WSH | 3–4 | WSH |
| Dec 21, 2025 | DET | WSH | 3–2 | DET |
| Dec 20, 2025 | WSH | DET | 2–5 | DET |
| Mar 18, 2025 | WSH | DET | 4–1 | WSH |
| Mar 7, 2025 | WSH | DET | 5–2 | WSH |
| Dec 29, 2024 | DET | WSH | 4–2 | DET |
| Apr 9, 2024 | DET | WSH | 1–2 | WSH |
| Mar 26, 2024 | WSH | DET | 4–3 | WSH |
| Feb 27, 2024 | DET | WSH | 8–3 | DET |
| Feb 21, 2023 | WSH | DET | 1–3 | DET |
Matchup context
The latest 10 scored meetings are split 5-5. Washington Capitals lead the complete decided record 62-61. The 2.2-goal average margin is reported separately from both win records.
- History span
- 1974 to 2026
- 47 seasons
- Average margin
- 2.2 goals
- Across decided games
- Playoff history
- 4
- 4 playoff meetings across 1 postseason
All-Time Record
| Season ↓ | DET ↕ | WSH ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021–22 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019–20 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016–17 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2015–16 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ice Profile
SHOT PRESSURE · FINISHING · RESILIENCE
138 games · Oct 1974 to Jan 2026
52%
Detroit Red Wings
48%
Washington Capitals
Share of shots on goal in covered meetings
Shots per game
29.7
Detroit Red Wings
27.5
Washington Capitals
Average shots on goal per covered head-to-head game.
Finishing rate
10.4%
Detroit Red Wings
11.5%
Washington Capitals
Goals divided by shots on goal in the same game sample.
Wins when outshot
38.3%
Detroit Red Wings
37.3%
Washington Capitals
DET: 23/60. WSH: 28/75.
Overtime pressure
18.1%
25 of 138 games
Meetings that required an overtime or shootout period.
Venue coverage: 138 games across 8 arenas; most played at Joe Louis Arena (41).
Matchup Insights
Questions about this record: Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals
How is the Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals meeting total counted?
The source contains 139 recorded meetings. 123 meetings have a winner; 16 meetings ended tied and are recorded separately. This is why the meeting total can be larger than the two win totals combined.
What is the Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Playoffs record?
The playoff subset contains 4 games: Detroit Red Wings have 4 wins and Washington Capitals have 0. Those games are already included in the complete all-time total.
How do recent Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals results compare with the complete record?
The latest 10 decided meetings are split 5-5. Washington Capitals lead the complete decided record 62-61. The recent window is a subset of the complete history, so the page reports the two separately.
Methodology & Data Sources
Last updated
Every head-to-head record on SharkBetting is computed from scored game logs. The NHL archive covers available regular-season and playoff results from 1917 onward, while recent scores are refreshed from the official NHL data service. Franchise identity is checked against official NHL records. All-time records, recent form, playoff splits, margins, streaks, decades, and seasons are calculated from the same listed results. Ties remain separate, and records without a final score are excluded from decided-game statistics.
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