Calgary Flames defenseman Joel Hanley, right, pushes Washington Capitals right wing Taylor Raddysh into the bench area during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025,

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games. Taylor Raddysh got the Capitals on the board after falling behind 2-0,

Raddysh found the back of the net in the dying stages of the first period, notching his sixth goal of the season and cutting Detroit's lead to one goal. That tally would open the doors for Washington,

Washington Capitals right wing Taylor Raddysh (16) celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington.

Washington Capitals right wing Taylor Raddysh, left, celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington.

A late scoring change gave Frank the second helper on Alex Ovechkin's game-tying goal in the third period. After playing primarily on the third line, the Capitals swapped Frank and Taylor Raddysh's spots in the lineup for Wednesday's contest.

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games.

Raddysh scored a goal and took four shots on target in Friday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games.

The Capitals scored four times in the the third period, including twice shorthanded, as they rallied to beat the Red Wings for their third straight victory.

Matt Coronato scored to help the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 3-1, winning to move into a playoff spot despite Alex Ovechkin getting one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

Taylor Raddysh got the Capitals on the board after falling behind 2-0, and, after Protas tied it in the first minute of the third, Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal 66 seconds later. Logan Thompson bounced back from a rough start to stop 18 of the 20 shots he faced as Washington padded its lead atop the Eastern Conference.