Washington Capitals (36-30-11, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (38-31-8, fifth in the Atlantic Division)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals, on a six-game losing streak, play the Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit has a 38-31-8 record overall and a 22-12-5 record on its home ice. The Red Wings have a +two scoring differential, with 255 total goals scored and 253 allowed.
Washington is 16-18-4 in road games and 36-30-11 overall. The Capitals are 28-5-4 in games they score three or more goals.
The teams match up Tuesday for the third time this season. The Capitals won the previous matchup 4-3 in overtime.
TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Larkin has 31 goals and 31 assists for the Red Wings. Shayne Gostisbehere has six assists over the last 10 games.
John Carlson has eight goals and 40 assists for the Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin has scored eight goals with two assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-4-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
Capitals: 3-5-2, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.
INJURIES: Red Wings: Michael Rasmussen: day to day (undisclosed), Ville Husso: out (lower-body).
Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: out (hip), T.J. Oshie: day to day (upper body), Ethan Bear: out (personal).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
