nhl Game Recap
Red Wings vs Capitals Final: 3-1 - Recap
Detroit got a pair of goals from Pius Suter as the Red Wings skated to a 3-1 victory over Washington on Tuesday at Capital One Arena.
Bettors who backed the Red Wings were rewarded as +137 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
Pius Suter(2), and Robert Hagg each scored for the Red Wings in the victory. Hagg opened the scoring for Detroit.
Ville Husso turned in a 26-save effort for the Red Wings.
Washington got a goal from Tom Wilson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 of 25 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Detroit went 0-for-2, while the Capitals were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Detroit 27-25 in the game.
Detroit heads into a battle against the Rangers. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Anaheim.