Larkin found the back of the net right out of the gate, as he gave the Red Wings a 1-0 lead just 43 seconds into the first period. The 28-year-old has 26 goals this season and has found the back of the net in back-to-back games, a feat he hadn't accomplished since doing so in a two-game stretch on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1.

The Capitals scored four times in the the third period, including twice shorthanded, as they rallied to beat the Red Wings for their third straight victory.

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games.

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery didn’t hold back after a thrilling shootout win over the Ottawa Senators, making an eye-opening admission about the team’s performance.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reflects on the team's struggles after a tough loss to Utah Hockey Club in the NHL.

Of course, Alex Ovechkin wasn't leaving empty handed, and scored on an empty-netter for career goal No. 886. He is now nine away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. It also marked career point No. 1,600.

Captain Dylan Larkin lamented that the Detroit Red Wings 'just can't find a win' after their fourth straight loss, to Utah on Thursday.