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.