WASHINGTON — The Detroit Red Wings overcame early trouble to earn a victory against a talented foe.
A couple of penalties forced the Wings to play from behind Wednesday against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, but they stayed patient, fought their way to a tie, and then captain Dylan Larkin celebrated a 3-2 victory in overtime.
Thomas Greiss made 26 saves as the Wings improved to 4-2-1.
Two seasons, ago, falling behind by a pair of goals would have left them reeling. Now they stay focused and keep working.
It didn’t begin well when Alex Ovechkin, still phenomenal at 36, netted his eighth goal of the season.