The Detroit Red Wings are desperate for a points boost in the standings as they vie for a playoff spot. Forward Dylan Larkin understood the assignment and only needed 43 seconds to put his team on top against the Washington Capitals on Friday.

Larkin found the back of the net right out of the gate, as he gave the Red Wings a 1-0 lead just 43 seconds into the first period. The 28-year-old has 26 goals this season and has found the back of the net in back-to-back games, a feat he hadn't accomplished since doing so in a two-game stretch on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1.

The Capitals scored four times in the the third period, including twice shorthanded, as they rallied to beat the Red Wings for their third straight victory.

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery didn’t hold back after a thrilling shootout win over the Ottawa Senators, making an eye-opening admission about the team’s performance.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin reflects on the team's struggles after a tough loss to Utah Hockey Club in the NHL.

Captain Dylan Larkin lamented that the Detroit Red Wings 'just can't find a win' after their fourth straight loss, to Utah on Thursday.

After a rough start saw them go down two early, Washington stormed back, as Aliaksei Protas put up three points and teamed up with Tom Wilson to power a third-period surge which included two shorthanded goals — that set up a 5-2 victory. Here are all the takeaways from the team's third striaght win.