Jan. 29, 2026Updated 3:24 pm EST

The Detroit Red Wings (32-17-5) host the Washington Capitals (25-22-7) as a part of Thursday’s NHL slate, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank third with 69 points and the Capitals are 14th with 57 points in the Eastern Conference.

How to watch Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red WingsWashington vs. Detroit odds

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Injury reportsRed Wings

Simon Edvinsson: Out (Lower Body)

Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),

Logan Thompson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),

Rasmus Sandin: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Matt Roy: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Lucas Raymond has totaled 58 points in 52 games (18 goals and 40 assists).
In 33 games, John Gibson has conceded 84 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and has racked up 811 saves.
Tom Wilson has 46 points this season (one per game), with 22 goals and 24 assists in 45 games (playing 18:06 per game).
Logan Thompson has played 38 games this season, conceding 92 goals (2.5 goals-against average) with 948 saves and a .912 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).

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