The Detroit Red Wings have lost five games in a row, and captain Dylan Larkin acknowledged their confidence is shaken.
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.
Captain Dylan Larkin lamented that the Detroit Red Wings 'just can't find a win' after their fourth straight loss, to Utah on Thursday.
Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games.
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Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reflects on the team's struggles after a tough loss to Utah Hockey Club in the NHL.
Washington exploded for four goals early in the third period leading to a 5-2 victory over the Red Wings. The defeated extended the Wings' losing streak to five games.
WASHINGTON – After opening their back-to-back set with a 4-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night, the Detroit Red Wings will look to quickly regroup and bounce back against the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Friday night.