The Washington Capitals visit the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday in a game with major wild card implications.
The close battle for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference continues Tuesday night with a major matchup, as the Detroit Red Wings (38-31-8) host the Washington Capitals (36-30-11) at Little Caesars Arena. These teams are neck-and-neck with just five games to go in the regular season. Entering play on Tuesday Detroit holds that final Wild Card spot, with 84 standings points. The Red Wings are tied with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Then, one point back are the Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. Detroit and Washington have both played 77 games this year, Pittsburgh and Philly have played 78. The Capitals can also earn a divisional spot, two points back of the New York Islanders, who are currently in third place in the Metropolitan Division.
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Game Date: April 9, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
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This will be the third meeting of the year between the Capitals and Red Wings. Detroit took the first game at home on Feb. 27 by a score of 8-3. The Capitals then won in their building 4-3 in overtime on March 26.
Detroit comes into this big matchup with wins in two of its last three games. That includes a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres last time out on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Capitals have lost six games in a row, but nearly snapped that streak on Sunday when they went to overtime against the Ottawa Senators before losing 3-2.
With this being such a big game, it’s getting the big game broadcast treatment. Coverage of this one can be found on ESPN, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
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