The Washington Capitals are back home from a three-game California road trip, and they aim to return with good habits as they host the Detroit Red Wings.

WASHINGTON -- Eleven days after competing hard for two periods but ultimately not being able to stop the Washington Capitals from pulling away in the third, the Detroit Red Wings unfortunately saw a similar script play out in a 4-1 loss at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night.

The Washington Capitals return home as they host the Detroit Red Wings. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Red Wings-Capitals prediction and pick. The Red Wings come into the game at 32-29-6 on the year.