The Red Wings and Capitals are each trying to make a late-season push for the postseason and they'll face off in a critical game Tuesday night in Detroit.
Detroit moved into the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 3-1 victory over the Sabres on three first-period goals by Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane and Dylan Larkin on Sunday.
Alex Lyon earned his 20th victory with 37 saves, including all 17 he faced in the final quarter for the Red Wings.
The win gave Detroit 84 points, which moved them past idle Pittsburgh and Philadelphia into the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Capitals had an opportunity to move past the Red Wings later that night but they lost to the Senators 3-2 in overtime. Washington now has 83 points, which sets up a key matchup between the teams at Little Caesars Arena.
There is little margin for error with just five regular-season games remaining.
Here is everything you need to know about Capitals and Red Wings, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Red Wings vs. Capitals on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Tuesday's game between the Capitals and Red Wings will air on ESPN. If you can't watch live on television, you can also stream the game on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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Red Wings vs. Capitals start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 9
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Red Wings vs. Capitals game will start around 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 6. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Detroit Redwings schedule 2023-24
Here are the Redwings last four games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | at Penguins | 7 p.m. | — |
| April 13 | vs. Maple Leafs | 7 p.m. | — |
| April 15 | vs. Canadians | 7 p.m. | — |
| April 16 | at Canadians | 7 p.m. | — |
Washington Capitals schedule 2023-24
Here are the Capitals' last four games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | at Sabres | 7 p.m. | ABC |
| April 13 | vs. Lightning | 5:30 p.m. | — |
| April 15 | vs. Bruins | 7 p.m. | NHLN |
| April 16 | at Flyers | 7 p.m. | — |
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