There was little doubt after Moritz Seider won the Calder Trophy in 2022, that Seider would someday be in the discussion for a Norris Trophy.

Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Saturday. John Leonard and James van Riemsdyk — siblings of sidelined Capitals players Ryan Leonard and Trevor van Riemsdyk — also scored for the Red Wings. So did Elmer Soderblom and Dylan Larkin.

The Detroit Red Wings have been climbing the Atlantic Division Standings, and the Eastern Conference Standings and defenseman Moritz Seider is a huge reason why.

The Detroit Red Wings did not have Moritz Seider available for Friday's practice, a rare sight for a player who's never missed a game in the NHL.

Moritz Seider scored the game-winning goal with 23.3 seconds remaining in overtime to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Sunday.

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider continued his fine season on Sunday afternoon, scoring the overtime game-winning goal to defeat the Washington Capitals by a 3-2 final score.

Lucas Raymond (power play) and John Leonard scored goals 5 minutes, 7 seconds apart midway in the second period, erasing a 1-0 Washington lead, and Talbot (31 saves) ended a personal four-game losing streak. Ethen Frank scored both Capitals goals.

Seider delivered Sunday, scoring with 24 seconds remaining in overtime for a 3-2 victory over Washington at Little Caesars Arena and weekend sweep of the Capitals. Seider has six goals, 27 points and a plus-13 rating in 37 games. His career highs are nine goals, 50 points and a minus-5.

Moritz Seider scored the winning goal late in OT to give the Wings a 3-2 win over the Caps and their second straight victory.