Alex DeBrincat is enjoying his most productive season with the Detroit Red Wings, but it isn't just his scoring touch that has them chasing a playoff spot. That DeBrincat, 27, plays bigger than his size (he's listed as 5 foot 8,

An important matchup with playoff implications and one of the best players of all time is set for Tuesday night in the U.S. capital as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals play host to the Detroit Red Wings.

Like Ovechkin, Kane continues to play at a high level late in his career. The 36-year-old is fourth on the Red Wings with 46 points (17 goals, 29 assists) in 57 games this season, including 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in his past 13 games.