RED WINGS (14-13-4) at CAPITALS (17-9-3) 7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, NBCSWA, NHL.TV
Oshie has missed 11 games with a concussion after a hit from Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey on Nov. 14. Oshie has 14 points (nine goals, five assists) in 18 games. Washington has won two in a row and is 9-2-0 in its past 11 games. Detroit is 4-2-1 in its past seven games and is playing the second of back-to-backs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 Monday.
Players to watch
Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has six points (three goals, three assists) in his past four games and 11 points (five goals, six assists) in his past eight games. Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has 16 points (10 goals, six assists) in an 11-game point streak.
They said it
"I think we're doing a better job in front of our net, especially when it comes to clearing out rebounds, but we can't give up 43 shots." -- Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill after the win Monday "It's a simple game. It's getting your feet under you. Hopefully I get hit early, and that usually gets you into the game." -- Capitals forward T.J. Oshie on his return
Wilson wore a non-contact jersey at the morning skate. Coach Todd Reirden said he hopes Wilson will be a full participant at Wednesday's practice. Bowey left the morning skate after being hit on the left leg by a Lars Eller shot but later returned. Orpik has not resumed skating.
Stat pack
Larkin has seven points (two goals, five assists) in a four-game point streak. ... Nielsen has four goals in the past four games. … Ovechkin needs one power-play goal to pass Mario Lemieux (236) and tie Brendan Shanahan (237) for sixth place on the NHL list. … Backstrom has nine points (four goals, five assists) in his past six games.
