Red Wings vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 3/8/2025

The Detroit Red Wings are set to face the Washington Capitals on March 7, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Get in on all the action with our free NHL picks.

The Red Wings enter this game with a 30-26-6 record, placing them on the fringe of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Offensively, Detroit has shown improvement, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last ten games. They rank 19th in goals per game and 26th in shots per game. Lucas Raymond leads the team with 63 points, while Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat have each contributed 53 points. Detroit is on the back end of a back-to-back, having played the previous night. This scheduling could impact their performance against a well-rested Capitals team. 

The Capitals boast a 40-14-8 record, leading the Metropolitan Division with a comfortable margin. Their offense has been prolific, ranking first in goals per game. They have scored four or more goals in six of their last ten games. Dylan Strome leads the team with 61 points, and Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all-time goal record with 32 goals this season. In their most recent game, the Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime. Tom Wilson scored the overtime winner and added an assist, while Ovechkin notched a goal, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. Lindgren stopped 15 of 17 shots faced. 

Given the Capitals' offensive firepower and defensive solidity, coupled with the Red Wings' defensive struggles and the fatigue factor from back-to-back games, we will have to take the easy play on the favorite, the Washington Capitals. We like the Washington Capitals to win this one by a score of 3-2.