DETROIT - The penalty killers were perfect, the power play continued to show signs of life with a goal and Petr Mrazek was outstanding between the pipes.
Put it all together and the Detroit Red Wings had one of their biggest victories of the season.
Petr Mrazek continues mastery of Alex Ovechkin in Red Wings' shootout win
Mrazek has never allowed a goal by the Washington Capitals sniper in six career games.
Mrazek made 34 saves in regulation and overtime before stopping four of five attempts in the shootout Saturday to give the Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, who brought the NHL's best record to Joe Louis Arena.