nhl Game Recap
Detroit Red Wings vs Washington Capitals Recap - Capitals Win 5-2
Aliaksei Protas scored twice to lead the Capitals over Detroit 5-2 on Friday at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a -220 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Aliaksei Protas(2), Taylor Raddysh, Jakob Chychrun, and Tom Wilson each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Raddysh opened the scoring for Washington.
Logan Thompson stopped 17 of 19 Detroit shots in the victory.
Detroit got goals from Moritz Seider, and Dylan Larkin in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Detroit got a 23-stop effort from Cam Talbot in the loss.
Washington scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Detroit went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Detroit 28-19 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kraken. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track at Ottawa.