The Wings had carried a 4-1 lead into the final period but the Capitals mounted a comeback that tied things up with 16 seconds left in the game. After a 7-6 loss, just days before, that saw a similar scenario unfold it looked as if the Red Wings were in for another tough loss.
Tatar came to the rescue with this terrific goal in overtime which was also his second goal of the game.
Watch all the goals and see how it unfolded in our game recap here.
Hear what Head Coach Jeff Blashill and some of the players had to say about the win in DC below.