Overview
- Detroit outshot Washington 17-6 in the first and built a 4-0 lead by the middle of the second period.
- Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist, with Andrew Copp and Simon Edvinsson adding two assists apiece as Detroit spread the scoring.
- Washington closed to 4-2 before a potential third goal was wiped out for goaltender interference, halting the rally.
- Coach Spencer Carbery cited a poor start and neutral-zone struggles for the Capitals’ loss following a 4-0 win two days earlier.
- Recently recalled John Leonard opened the scoring for Detroit and netted his first of the season, while Washington’s Ryan Leonard remained day-to-day; the rematch features Charlie Lindgren vs. Cam Talbot in goal.