Detroit — The Red Wings are playing well enough to win many of these recent games, but the quality of opponent is significant too.
The defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals weren’t at their best Sunday, but were good enough to swipe a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Washington defenseman Michal Kempny’s shot from the top of the slot got through goalie Jimmy Howard with 3:52 left to break a 2-2 tie.
The goal was Kempny’s fifth. The Wings challenged for goalie interference as forward Tom Wilson making slight contact with Howard but the goal stood.