As the Red Wings continue to string victories together and work on ending a long playoff drought, there might be something equally important going on.

The Washington Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday afternoon in an Eastern Conference tilt on NHL Network. These two teams typically produce high-scoring games when they match up, and my Red Wings vs. Capitals predictions expect this trend to continue.

Veteran centre Nazem Kadri of the Calgary Flames has turned up in trade discussions as a potential fit for the Detroit Red Wings who are reportedly seeking a reliable second-line centre behind captain

WASHINGTON -- There was no shortage of high-fives exchanged and smiles shared by their moms in the suite at Capital One Arena on Saturday afternoon, as the Detroit Red Wings grabbed an early lead and didn’t look back in a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.

Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Gary Pearson discuss the Red Wings' play, Canada's world junior team, a new BetMGM Playbook and more

Hughes is a perennial Norris Trophy candidate who has averaged nearly a point a game during his eight-year career (431 points in 456 games). He could be the difference-maker the Red Wings haven’t found in free agency or through trade in many years.

Amadeus Lombardi scored the game-winning goal in the Grand Rapids Griffins' 3-2 overtime victory over the Toronto Marlies.

The Detroit Red Wings are bringing up John Leonard, the top goal-scorer in the American Hockey League, as the team continues to battle in the Eastern Conference.