The Thursday NHL schedule includes the Detroit Red Wings (32-17-5) hosting the Washington Capitals (25-22-7) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank third in the Eastern Conference with 69 points and the Capitals are 14th in the Eastern Conference with 57 points.
How to watch Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red WingsWashington vs. Detroit odds
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
Over 52 games played, Lucas Raymond has put up 58 points (18 goals and 40 assists).
John Gibson has a 2.6 goals-against average, and 811 saves. His .906 save percentage ranks 22nd in the league.
In 45 games played this season, Tom Wilson has totaled46 points (one per game), with 22 goals and 24 assists).
Logan Thompson has a .912 save percentage (ninth-best in the league), with 948 total saves, conceding 92 goals (2.5 goals-against average).
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