Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Justin Abdelkader tallied twice and Pavel
Datsyuk once in the third period, as Detroit overcame a one-goal deficit and
topped Washington, 4-2, at Verizon Center.
Gustav Nyquist also lit the lamp and Henrik Zetterberg posted two assists for
the Red Wings, who have won four of their last six.
Jimmy Howard stopped 25-of-27 shots for the win.
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Troy Brouwer provided offense for the Capitals, who have
dropped two in a row and three of four. Braden Holtby surrendered all four
scores on just 22 shots.