The Detroit Red Wings triumphed over the Washington Capitals with a score of 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena, marking a challenging evening for the Capitals. Washington's record now stands at 24-10-2, reflecting a .694 points percentage this season. Despite a recent victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Capitals faced difficulties against the Red Wings, who were playing their second game under head coach Todd McLellan. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves, but it was not enough to secure a win.
The game started with Detroit taking an early lead, thanks to Ben Chiarot's wrist shot. Patrick Kane later added to the score with a power-play goal, marking his 1,299th career point. Alex Ovechkin responded for Washington, scoring his 870th career goal, bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. The first period ended with Detroit leading 4-1 after goals from Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond.
In the third period, Nic Dowd managed to score for Washington, narrowing the gap to 4-2. Despite a strong performance in shots during the third period, Washington could not capitalize on their power plays, failing to score on three opportunities. The Capitals remain just behind the New Jersey Devils for the Metropolitan Division lead, with their next game scheduled against the Boston Bruins.
