Detroit Red Wings vs. Capitals Game 31 Preview, Prediction, Odds

The Detroit Red Wings are on the road against the Washington Capitals. The Red Wing's are struggling to keep up with their rivals. Dylan Larkin and Filip Hronek are back in the lineup. Jakub Vrana is also working towards a return. He is skating again but needs time to get conditioned and get ready to return to the Red wing's lineup, as he is still not 100%.

Alexander Ovechkin is looking to score against the Red Wings and tie Gordie Howe's record of 801 goals. The game is on Monday at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. The Bally Sports Detroit crew will have Mark and Marty Howe on the broadcast.

Detroit Red Wings are the favorite in the game against the Washington Capitals. The games over/under is currently set at 6. Ovechkin is expected to score at least 801 goals. The Red Wing's have lost their last five games. They are fifth in Metropolitan, but have four more points on the season than the Capitals, who are fourth.