Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals
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Detroit Red Wings beaten by Washington 5-2 after late rally by Capitals
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Capitals score 4 goals in the 3rd period to rally to beat the Red Wings 5-2
Protas has 3 points, Capitals rally past Red Wings
WASHINGTON -- Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to help the Washington Capitals rally to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 at Capital One Arena on Friday. The 24-year-old has 25 goals in 63 games after scoring six in 78 games last season.
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.
Protas notched two goals, including one shorthanded, and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings. He also posted a plus-3 rating, three shots on goal and a hit.
On Friday night in Washington, the Detroit Red Wings lost their fifth straight game, all of them in regulation, falling 5–2 to the Capitals.
The Washington Capitals host the Seattle Kraken after Aliaksei Protas' two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Capitals' 5-2 win.
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Washington exploded for four goals early in the third period leading to a 5-2 victory over the Red Wings. The defeated extended the Wings' losing streak to five games.
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