Red Wings take losing streak into home matchup against the Capitals

Washington Capitals (24-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (13-18-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Detroit; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -144, Red Wings +121; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings look to stop a four-game slide when they take on the Washington Capitals.

Detroit has gone 7-10-2 in home games and 13-18-4 overall. The Red Wings have a -27 scoring differential, with 89 total goals scored and 116 allowed.

Washington is 24-9-2 overall and 13-5-0 in road games. The Capitals have gone 23-1-1 in games they score at least three goals.

Sunday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Larkin has scored 12 goals with 15 assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Connor McMichael has 16 goals and 13 assists for the Capitals. Aliaksei Protas has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-7-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.8 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

Capitals: 7-3-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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