The Detroit Red Wings have lost five games in a row, and captain Dylan Larkin acknowledged their confidence is shaken.

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.

It looked so good for the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. They led 2- 1 after two periods and looked well on their way to snapping. four-game losing streak during the tail end of a back-to-back.