Red Wings vs. Capitals: Season's Second Encounter Preview, Key Players, and Injury Updates

Monday, March 25th, 2024

The Washington Capitals are set to play against the Detroit Red Wings, following a remarkable game by Alexander Ovechkin, who scored twice in a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

With a season record of 35 wins, 26 losses, and 9 overtime losses, including a strong performance at home with 19 wins, 11 losses, and 5 overtime losses, Washington has shown its strength in matches where they score at least three goals, with a record of 27-5-4 in such games.

On the other hand, Detroit's performance on the road shows 15 wins, 18 losses, and 1 overtime loss. Their total season tally stands at 36 wins, 29 losses, and 6 overtime losses. They rank eighth in the league, having scored a total of 240 goals.

Earlier in the season, the Red Wings and the Capitals faced off, with Detroit securing an 8-3 victory.

Washington's standout players include Dylan Strome, who has netted 23 goals and provided 35 assists, and Ovechkin, who has scored nine goals and made four assists in the last 10 games.

For Detroit, Alex DeBrincat has made significant contributions with 23 goals and 34 assists, whereas Lucas Raymond has scored seven goals and made two assists in his recent 10 games.

In the past 10 games, Washington has managed an average of 3.3 goals and 5.2 assists, while conceding 2.8 goals per game. Detroit, during the same period, has scored an average of 2.6 goals and 4.9 assists, with an allowance of 3.8 goals per game.

Regarding injuries, the Capitals' Sonny Milano is temporarily sidelined with an upper-body injury, and Nicklas Backstrom

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