Red Wings Thrive in Overtime, Sweep Home-and-Home Series 3-2 vs Capitals

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In a thrilling conclusion, the Detroit Red Wings outlasted the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime on Sunday, securing a sweep of their home-and-home series. The Red Wings' victory marks their seventh win in nine games, following a 5-2 triumph in Washington just the night before. Moritz Seider's decisive slap shot at 4:36 of overtime sealed the win for the Red Wings, who overcame a strong challenge from the Capitals. The visitors had killed a crucial penalty earlier in overtime, paving the way for Seider's late-game heroics. Lucas Raymond and John Leonard also scored for the Red Wings, with Cam Talbot making 31 vital saves to secure the win. Ethen Frank's two goals for Washington were not enough to prevent the Capitals from falling for the fifth time in six games. Frank opened the scoring with a stunning goal in the first period, beating Albert Johansson down the wing before slotting the puck past Talbot. However, the Red Wings fought back, tying the game at 8:37 of the second on a power-play goal from Raymond. Detroit took the lead with 6:14 left in the second, thanks to a shot from Alex DeBrincat that deflected off Leonard's leg and past Charlie Lindgren. Frank tied the game once more in the third, scoring his 10th NHL goal. The Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom suffered a nasty cut in the first period, but returned to the game midway through the second period wearing a full face shield. The Capitals will host the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, while the Red Wings face off against Dallas at home.