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Seider’s Overtime Winner Completes Red Wings’ Sweep of Capitals

The sweep lifted Detroit to the Atlantic lead on Seider’s form and timely goaltending.

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 buried the 3-2 winner with 23.3 seconds left in OT on Sunday, finishing a home-and-home sweep after Detroit’s 5-2 victory on Saturday to reach 45 points and first in the Atlantic.
  • Cam Talbot stopped 31 shots, including 13 in the first period, and outperformed expected by roughly two goals, while Charlie Lindgren finished below expected, per MoneyPuck.
  • Washington controlled five-on-five play by wide margins in attempts, shots, chances and expected goals, yet left Detroit with only one standings point.
  • Ethen Frank scored both Capitals goals for his second career multi-goal game, pushing him to six goals and 13 points in 25 games as he takes on an expanded role.
  • John Carlson’s helper on Frank’s equalizer was his 590th career assist, passing Ryan Suter for fifth-most by an American-born defenseman, as Dylan Strome added two assists.