On Sunday, the Washington Capitals (23-9-2) face off against the Detroit Red Wings (13-18-4) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Detroit comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. They were recently shut out by St. Louis, 4-0. This season, Lucas Raymond has emerged as the top point scorer for the Detroit Red Wings, amassing a total of 33 points. Right behind him, Dylan Larkin holds the position of the second-highest point scorer for the team, having accumulated 26 points so far. When it comes to goal scoring, Lucas Raymond shares the spotlight with Alex DeBrincat, as both have netted 13 goals each for the season. Raymond also shines in playmaking, leading the team with 20 assists. In their recent performance, the Red Wings have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.8 goals per game over their last five matches. This defensive slump has contributed to their current standing, which places them second-to-last in the competitive Atlantic Division. To turn their fortunes around, Detroit is eager to break free from a three-game losing streak as they face an important upcoming home game against the Washington Capitals. On the scoring front, the Red Wings currently have an average of 2.6 goals per game, highlighting the need for improved offensive output to bolster their standings.

Washington enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Toronto. In their recent 4-1 defeat against the Boston Bruins, Jakub Vrana was the only player to find the back of the net for the Washington Capitals. This season, Dylan Strome has been the standout performer for Washington, topping the team's leaderboard with a total of 38 points. Sharing the spotlight as the second-highest scorers on the team, Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each have accumulated 29 points. Connor McMichael is also the leading goal-scorer for Washington, having netted 16 goals this season. Meanwhile, Dylan Strome has proved instrumental in setting up plays, leading the team in assists with 27 to his name. In recent performances, the Capitals have been allowing an average of 2.4 goals per game over their last five matches. As they prepare to face the Detroit Red Wings, they are eager to break their current losing streak and regain their winning momentum. Despite recent setbacks, the Capitals maintain a robust offensive average, scoring about 3.7 goals per game, and are currently positioned second in the highly competitive Metropolitan Division standings.

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