nhl Game Recap
Detroit Falls 5-2 to Capitals - Recap
Detroit gave up 3 goals to Alex Ovechkin in their 5-2 loss to the Capitals in NHL action on Saturday.
Washington won as a -209 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Alex Ovechkin(3), T.J. Oshie, and Tom Wilson each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Oshie opened the scoring for Washington.
Ilya Samsonov turned in a 25-save effort for the Capitals.
Detroit got goals from Luke Glendening, and Robby Fabbri in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Detroit got a 29-stop effort from Jonathan Bernier in the loss.
Washington scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Detroit went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Detroit 34-27 in the game.
Next game, Washington takes its act on the road to face San Jose looking for another win. For Detroit, they head home to face NY Islanders.