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Capitals 4, Red Wings 3 (OT)

Washington Capitals left wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (63) reaches for the puck against Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals win, 4 to 3 in OT.
Washington Capitals left wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (63) reaches for the puck against Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals win, 4 to 3 in OT.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) during the first period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) during the first period.
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Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) stops the puck during the first period.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) stops the puck during the first period.
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) goes over the boards next to Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) goes over the boards next to Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the first period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the first period.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the first period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the first period.
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Washington Capitals left wing Beck Malenstyn (47) skates with the puck against Detroit Red Wings center Austin Czarnik (21)during the first period.
Washington Capitals left wing Beck Malenstyn (47) skates with the puck against Detroit Red Wings center Austin Czarnik (21)during the first period.
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Washington Capitals right wing Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal during the second period.
Washington Capitals right wing Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal during the second period.
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Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) tracks the puck during the second period.
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) tracks the puck during the second period.
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates his goal during the second period.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) celebrates his goal during the second period.
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Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) during the second period.
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) during the second period.
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Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) sprays his face during break in the action in second period.
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) sprays his face during break in the action in second period.
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Detroit Red Wings left wing David Perron (57) celebrates his goal with center Dylan Larkin (71), left wing J.T. Compher, left, and others during the second period.
Detroit Red Wings left wing David Perron (57) celebrates his goal with center Dylan Larkin (71), left wing J.T. Compher, left, and others during the second period.
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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period.
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period.
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) skates with the puck during the third period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) skates with the puck during the third period.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, top, passes the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot, bottom, during the third period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, top, passes the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot, bottom, during the third period.
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Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) reaches for the puck in front of Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period.
Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) reaches for the puck in front of Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period.
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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his goal during the third period.
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his goal during the third period.
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck during the third period.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck during the third period.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck during the third period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck during the third period.
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his goal during the third period.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his goal during the third period.
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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime.
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime.
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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome celebrates his game-winning goal during overtime.
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome celebrates his game-winning goal during overtime.
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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome, left, celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman John Carlson (74) in overtime.
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome, left, celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman John Carlson (74) in overtime.
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