Post Game Recap: Red Wings vs. Capitals

The Red Wings have now won their first game in Washington in nine years. 
Thanks to a pair of goals from Justin Abdelkader, and goals from Gustav Nyquist and Pavel Datsyuk the Red Wings beat the Capitals 4-2 on the road. 

Jimmy Howard got the win in net and realized he needed to shut down Alex Ovechkin tonight. Talking to NBC's Pierre McGuire, pot-game Howard said he knew he needed to "Just get out and get big. Try and make him make a perfect shot on me." 

Ovechkin has now gone five games without a single point. The five games is the longest drought in his career. 

Early frustration came for Detroit when a goal was called off and a penalty was given to Luke Glendening after Capitals' goaltender Braden Holtby fell down. Goaltender interference was called on Glendening although he never touched the goalie. 
However, after some questionable calls the Wings didn't let that effect their play. The Red Wings benefitted most from errant passes from the Capitals and capitalized on their mistakes. 

Preview: Red Wings vs. Capitals

Preview: Red Wings vs. Capitals 

 Tonight the Detroit Red Wings will be playing the Washington Capitals in Washington. Coming into tonight's game the Red Wings are 4-2-2 and the Capitals are also 4-2-2. 

Washington's leading goal scorer at the moment is Alexander Ovechkin with five goals in their eight games. Detroit's leading goal scorer coming into tonight is Gustav Nyquist with four goals through eight games played. 

Both teams are coming off weekend road losses. Both teams lost 4-2. 

To be successful tonight Detroit needs to keep their penalty kill up to its recent standards. The Wings sit atop the NHL in penalty killing, allowing only one goal in 26 attempts. However the Capitals come in third in their power play, scoring seven times in 27 opportunities. 

The Capitals have won the last four home meetings against the Wings.