Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals - NHL Game Preview - December 20, 2025

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	1	2	3	T
Detroit DET--	-	-	-
Washington WAS--	-	-	-

Red Wings	2.99 GF AVG	3.41 GA AVG	23.70 Power Play
Capitals	3.48 GF AVG	2.45 GA AVG	17.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Mason Appleton (C)	Lower Body	12-09-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 10
Shai Buium (D)	Undisclosed	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
John Carlson (D)	Upper Body	12-04-2025Day-to-Day
Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW)	Abdomen	03-08-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 9
Justin Sourdif (RW)	Lower Body	12-10-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 11

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