Red Wings vs Capitals Live Stream: How to Watch NHL

Red Wings skate into D.C. for a Saturday matinee matchup against the Capitals

Winners of five of their last seven games, the Detroit Red Wings head to the nation’s capital on Saturday afternoon to face off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in the first of three meetings between the teams this season. The Capitals rounded out November, winning nine of 10 games, but have since dropped four of their last six and come into the weekend off a shutout home win over Toronto earlier in the week. Washington has dominated this series over the last two seasons, winning four out of the last five meetings, including three in a row at home, outscoring the Red Wings 13-6 in the last three games inside the Capital One Arena.

How to Watch Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals:

Date: Dec. 20, 2025

Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit – BSD, NHL Network

Location: Capital One Arena

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The National Hockey League’s all-time leading goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin, is showing no signs of slowing down, having posted 14 goals this season despite being held scoreless in his last six games. The 40-year-old winger has scored 30 or more goals in 19 of his first 20 seasons in the league, with the lone exception being the pandemic-shortened campaign in 2020-21, and has tormented Detroit, posting 25 goals and 16 assists in 38 career games against the Red Wings.

Detroit winger Alex DeBrincat is sixth in the NHL this season with his team-high 20 goals, having posted six goals in his last five games. In his ninth season in the league, DeBrincat is on pace for his third career 40-goal season, having twice posted 41-goal campaigns while with Chicago.

What time is the game between the Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals?

Coverage for the Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals game is scheduled to start Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Tune in to see if Detroit continues their hot streak or if Washington can beat the Red Wings at home for the fourth consecutive meeting.

What channel is the Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals game on?    

Want to watch this game? Subscribers can tune to FanDuel Sports Network Detroit – BSD or NHL Network to catch the action. Make sure to subscribe to Fubo now to watch this game at home or on the go with the Fubo app!

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