How to watch Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals on TV, Livestream

The Washington Capitals take on on the Detroit Red Wings in a rivalry battle where both teams need a victory.

Nearing the end of the 2017-18 NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings have not played their best hockey, to say the least. They are playing like they don’t have much to play for — and they don’t. Though the Red Wings recently dropped three in a row, they can play spoiler in this game against the Washington Capitals.

On Tuesday, the Red Wings ended their losing streak with a 5-4 shootout victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. Its been a tough road as of late for the Red Wings.

The Capitals are coming off a 4-1 victory against the Dallas Stars. The victory gives them a four-point lead in the Metropolitan Division. They are on pace for another division title.

Washington is dangerous especially as the playoffs approach. John Carlson, who scored the winning goal on Tuesday, will be hard to contain. Carlson, at 61 points, is tied for the lead among the league’s defensemen.

The Red Wings currently sit sixth from the bottom of the NHL standings and look to miss the Stanley Cup playoffs the second year in the row.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune in:

Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals

Date: 03/22/18

Location: Little Caesars Arena

Time : 7:30 PM ET

TV:  NBCS

Livestream: Fubo.TV

Games between both these teams are always a must watch. There are always some exciting moments, even when one team is headed to the postseason and one isn’t. The Capitals need to add to their lead and the Red Wings need another confidence-boosting win.

In the past, Detroit has seemed to fare well against Washington’s high-powered offense. So the Capitals still need to play well, because spoiler teams can be a tough opponent.

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It should be a good game as both teams are trying gain two points. The Red Wings would love to play spoiler as they Capitals are hanging on to the lead.