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.

Seattle Kraken (27-33-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (41-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -259, Kraken +211;

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.

The Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken both are coming off a win entering their game Sunday afternoon in the nation's capital. Washington has answered a three-game losing streak with three straight victories,

Washington exploded for four goals early in the third period leading to a 5-2 victory over the Red Wings. The defeated extended the Wings' losing streak to five games.

The Washington Capitals, with Aliaksei Protas, will be on the ice Monday versus the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena, beginning at 6:30 PM ET. Thinking about a wager on Protas? We have some numbers and figures to assist you along the way.

Aliaksei Protas and the Washington Capitals will play on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, versus the St. Louis Blues. Does a wager on Protas intrigue you? Use our stats and information to make the final call.