🔊 Back-to-back home-and-home dynamics: adjustments matter. If Washington wins the special teams battle again, they can repeat. If Detroit cleans up breakouts and generates more slot chances, this flips fast.

Trends
Second game of a mini-series often swings on tactical tweaks: forecheck pressure, neutral-zone control, and goaltending workload.

Prediction
Pick: Red Wings +0.5 (close game lean)
Projected Total: Under 6.5
Likely Score: Red Wings 3 – 2 Capitals