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Red Wings 3, Capitals 2 (OT)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) dive for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) dive for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
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Washington Capitals defenseman Justin Schultz (2), Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) and Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) loose track of the puck as they collide in the first period.
Washington Capitals defenseman Justin Schultz (2), Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) and Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) loose track of the puck as they collide in the first period.
Alex Brandon, AP
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck past Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) in the first period on Wednesday in Washington.
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck past Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) in the first period on Wednesday in Washington.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) jumps over a shot by Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) jumps over a shot by Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck past Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck past Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) prepares to score from his knees past Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) in the first period of an NHL hockey game.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) prepares to score from his knees past Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) in the first period of an NHL hockey game.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) has his shot stopped by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal (18) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) has his shot stopped by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal (18) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, center, celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, center, celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, left, celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, left, celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) has his shot blocked by Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) in the second period of an NHL hockey game.
Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) has his shot blocked by Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) in the second period of an NHL hockey game.
Alex Brandon, AP
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher (70) is called for a tripping penalty on Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher (70) is called for a tripping penalty on Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Alex Brandon, AP
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher (70) steals the puck from Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher (70) steals the puck from Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington.
Alex Brandon, AP
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington. The Red Wings won, 3-2.
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Washington. The Red Wings won, 3-2.
Alex Brandon, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond (23), center Dylan Larkin (71) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) celebrate the game-wining goal.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond (23), center Dylan Larkin (71) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) celebrate the game-wining goal.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) battle for the puck in the third period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Detroit Red Wings center Vladislav Namestnikov (92) battle for the puck in the third period.
Alex Brandon, AP
Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) celebrates his goal in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri (14) celebrates his goal in the third period.
Alex Brandon, AP
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss (29) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the third period.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) watches his shot bounce off the post in the third period.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) watches his shot bounce off the post in the third period.
Alex Brandon, AP
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) breaks his stick with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) nearby in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) breaks his stick with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) nearby in the third period.
Alex Brandon, AP
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) is hit in the face with a stick being handed onto the ice by a member of the Detroit Red Wings equipment staff, with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) nearby, in the third period.
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) is hit in the face with a stick being handed onto the ice by a member of the Detroit Red Wings equipment staff, with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) nearby, in the third period.
Alex Brandon, AP