(Washington, DC) — John Carlson and Joel Ward scored in the second period as the Capitals topped the Red Wings 3-1 from DC. Troy Brouwer also scored for Washington, which has won four-of-five. Braden Holtby had 26 saves in the win.
Jonathan Ericsson scored for Detroit, which had won two straight. Jimmy Howard left early with a groin injury, and Petr Mrazek made 12 saves in relief.