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Seider's OT Winner Completes Red Wings' Sweep of Capitals

Despite a Capitals edge in chances, Cam Talbot decided the game.

Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) celebrates his game winning goal with center Emmitt Finnie (58) during overtime against the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn Images
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Dec 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) is named the number two star in the Stars victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) shoots the puck as MontrŽal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) defends during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Moritz Seider scored with 23.3 seconds left in overtime for a 3-2 win Sunday, completing Detroit’s home-and-home sweep after a 5-2 victory Saturday.
  • Ethen Frank provided all of Washington’s offense in the rematch with two goals, giving the 27-year-old six goals and 13 points in 25 games during an expanded role.
  • Washington led in shot attempts, shots and expected goals, but Cam Talbot stopped 31 and saved roughly two goals above expected as Charlie Lindgren finished below expected.
  • Detroit strengthened its Atlantic Division lead with the four-point weekend, while Washington secured one point and has cooled following a prior 10-1-1 surge.
  • Depth and culture moves factored into Detroit’s weekend as recall John Leonard scored in both games and Marco Kasper was scratched Sunday during the team’s moms trip by coach Todd McLellan.