The Washington Capitals scored three times in the third period to break a tie and defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday night.

The Red Wings will return home with no points after losing 4-1 to the rampaging Capitals on Tuesday in Washington.

The Detroit Red Wings once again faded in the third period in Washington. The Capitals scored three times in the final 12 minutes Tuesday and defeated the Red Wings 4-1 at Capital One Arena in a game that featured no penalties.

Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York’s four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Tuesday night.

For the second straight victory, the Islanders scored all four of their goals in the final 20 minutes to earn a crucial 4-2 win over the Penguins on Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena and inch closer in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.