WASHINGTON -- Before the first period was over, Washington lost three forwards.It didnt stop the Capitals, who managed a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night thanks to Jay Beagles goal with 5:11 remaining in the third period.Washington coach Barry Trotz noted that besides the injuries to Andre Burakovsky, Lars Ellis and T.J. Oshie, a couple of players had equipment problems.I was like, `OK, were down to like five or six guys, Trotz said. I thought it was a real gutsy effort. We got a lot of commitment in a lot of areas. They tried to grind us down pretty good with their numbers. I thought we were resilient. When it was time to be committed, we were fully in.Washington was coming off a seven-goal outburst against Pittsburgh on Wednesday after scoring just five goals in its previous four games.The Capitals had played the seasons early weeks without major injuries, something that Trotz wryly noted.I got a flu shot today with one of our doctors. I said, `knock on wood, we havent had any injuries, and we were talking about that, and how fortunate that was, and I should have just kept my mouth shut, Trotz said.Braden Holtby had 25 saves for his first shutout this season and the 24th of his career.On any given night we know hes going to show up. We know hes going to be one of the best players on the ice if not the best, Capitals forward Tom Wilson said. Hes always there for us to bail us out, and its nice to get him the shutout.Beagle tapped in a rebound of Dmitry Orlovs shot, which was stopped by Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard. It was Beagles fourth this season.I just kind of spun around and saw a wide open net so I just tried to get it as I was falling, Beagle said. I dont think Ive even been a part of a game where three guys go down kind of all within the first 10 minutes of the game.Howard finished with 27 saves for the Red Wings, who have lost three straight for the first time this season.Somehow, the puck had eyes, got through, went off my left skate, went right back out in front, Howard said.Detroit coach Jeff Blashill was unhappy with his teams power play. The Red Wings failed to score on four opportunities.Theres no question we should have scored on one of those power play looks. That ended up being the difference in the game, Blashill said. When youre not scoring, youve got to find a way to be ferocious, get to the net, score dirty goals, score the ugly, greasy goals.Game notes Detroit F Tomas Jurco (back), who has yet to play this season because of back surgery, will have an entire week of practice next week before hes sent to Grand Rapids of the AHL for conditioning. ... The Red Wings played their first game without F Darren Helm, who suffered a shoulder injury in Tuesdays loss to Tampa Bay. Helm is expected to miss at least six weeks. Detroit F Thomas Vanek (hip) is expected back on Sunday. . Trotz said he thought the Capitals would bring up another player from AHL Hershey as a precaution for Sundays game.UP NEXTRed Wings: Host Calgary on SundayCapitals: Host Columbus on Sunday Adidas NMD R2 Sale . JOHNS, N. Adidas NMD Black Sale . Pirlo limped out of Sundays 1-0 win over Udinese after just 13 minutes. Juventus says Pirlo underwent tests on Monday which revealed he has "a second-degree lesion to the collateral medial ligament in his right knee. http://www.cheapnmdonline.com/adidas-nmd-mens-clearance.html . Brandon Morrow allowed five runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two, walked one and hit a batter. Edwin Encarnacion had a two-out, bases loaded two-RBI double in the third inning. Adidas NMD Womens Pink . -- James Young couldnt wait to apply those tweaks to his jump shot, and the first one he made against UT Arlington told him it could be a good night. Adidas NMD XR1 For Sale . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil.Juan Mata says Manchester United are finding it easier to express themselves having gained confidence from four straight wins. Uniteds narrow 1-0 win over Watford on Wednesday marked only the second time this season they have won four in a row in all competitions, leaving them level on points with fourth-place Manchester City, who have a game in hand.Mata is the only United player to play in every Premier League game this season, and while he admits the campaign has been tough, the Spaniard is enjoying the current winning period. Mata scores Manchester Uniteds match-winning goal in the 83rd minute against Watford Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports he said: Its a good moment for us, a nice two or three weeks, winning games and enjoying our football, and making our fans proud.Since the game against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, this victory gave us our confidence back. We won a massive game against Arsenal, and we showed character, intensity, and then in the last game it was tough. Thats what confidence means for me and any player I think. When you are winning and when you are having good results it is in a way easier to play your football, and thats what were doing right now.The players and manager Louis van Gaal have come in for criticism this season having crashed out of the Champions League and losing their grip on the top four. Marcus Rashford is one of several young players to make their debut under Louis van Gaal in recent weeks But Mata, who moved to United in January 2014 under David Moyes, says the criticism is part and parcel of playing for such a big club.Theres always that possibility when youre playing for a club like Manchester United, you have to win every game, and when you dont win one or two games it is a big problem, he said. How high can Man Utd finish? As Manchester United hit some form, we look at how high in the Premier League they can finish. You have to deal with it and you have to face it as a professional footballer and just try to focus on what you have to do.[Top four] is where I think Manchester United should always be. And now we have two ways to be there, one is through the Premier League and the other is through the Europa League, where we are goiing through stages and facing a big club like Liverpool.dddddddddddd Mata says it is testament to Van Gaal that the youngsters have performed Well try until the end of the season to get this club where it deserves to be and that is in the Champions League. Obviously we need to win almost every game to do that until the end of the season.Much has been made of the influx of young players Van Gaal has introduced in recent weeks due to injuries to senior players, with Marcus Rashford in particular proving a success with four goals in his first two games.And Mata, who captained United on Wednesday and was the most senior player in the starting eleven at 27, says it is testament to the clubs academy and Van Gaal himself that the more youthful players are holding their own. Van Gaal speaks ahead of the Super Sunday clash against West Bromwich Albion I think it speaks very well for the philosophy of the manager and for the academy of the club. The manager believes in them, he showed with Ajax and Bayern Munich that he is not afraid to put young people in the first eleven.I was the oldest the other day at 27 years old. If youd told me 15 years ago in Spain that I was going to be captain of Manchester United, I would say it is almost impossible. I felt very proud and very happy.Watch the full exclusive interview with Juan Mata on Soccer Saturday from midday Also See: LVG wants trophies over fourth Sky Live: West Brom v Man Utd How high can Man Utd finish? Utd v Liverpool kick-off moved ' ' '