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Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings
Capital One Arena in WashingtonThu, Dec 17, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings is a Sports / Hockey / NHL event at Capital One Arena in Washington.
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Two of the NHL’s most iconic franchises clash as the Washington Capitals take on the Detroit Red Wings in a regular-season game in the nation’s capital. This matchup carries echoes of the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals, when the Red Wings swept the Capitals to win their second straight championship—a moment that saw captain Steve Yzerman hand the Cup to teammate Vladimir Konstantinov in a wheelchair.
Players from both teams will be looking to make an impact on the ice. The game revives a rivalry that culminated in the Red Wings' four-game sweep of the Capitals in the 1998 Finals, led by captain Steve Yzerman and head coach Scotty Bowman. The Capitals, captained by Dale Hunter, will be eager to avenge that loss.
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When did the Capitals and Red Wings last meet in the Stanley Cup Finals?
The Detroit Red Wings swept the Washington Capitals in the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals.
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Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team is owned by Ted Leonsis, through Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and initially
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The franchise is one of the "Original Six" teams, the first six teams of the league. Founded in 1926, t
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