Slow start leads to another fast finish for the Capitals
The Capitals scored four times in the the third period, including twice shorthanded, as they rallied to beat the Red Wings for their third straight victory.
Detroit Red Wings beaten by Washington 5-2 after late rally by Capitals
Capitals rally to hand Red Wings fifth straight loss
Aliaksei Protas scored twice in the third period, including a short-handed goal, and the host Washington Capitals rallied past the slumping Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Friday night.
Capitals rally to beat Red Wings 5-2, Ovechkin remains at 885 goals
Takeaways: Protas Busts Out, Leads Third-Period Surge To Power Captials Past Red Wings
After a rough start saw them go down two early, Washington stormed back, as Aliaksei Protas put up three points and teamed up with Tom Wilson to power a third-period surge which included two shorthanded goals — that set up a 5-2 victory. Here are all the takeaways from the team's third striaght win.
NHL News: Red Wings coach Todd McLellan doesn’t hold back after loss to Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan didn’t hold back after a tough loss to Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals. Find out what he said about the team’s performance and what’s next for Detroit.