Red Wings Secure First Win Under Todd McLellan, Defeat Capitals 4-2

Detroit ends four-game losing streak as new coach Todd McLellan implements changes, while Alex Ovechkin inches closer to NHL goal record.

The Detroit Red Wings earned a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, marking Todd McLellan's first win as head coach since his hiring three days ago.
Detroit's strong first period featured four goals, including two from Alex DeBrincat and a milestone assist from Patrick Kane, who reached 1,300 career NHL points.
The Red Wings snapped a four-game losing streak and showed renewed energy following McLellan's emphasis on faster, smarter, and more intuitive play.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 870th career goal, leaving him just 25 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record.
Detroit's win highlights early progress under McLellan, but the team remains tied for last place in the Eastern Conference and faces significant challenges ahead.