The New Jersey Devils (41-16-6) will be going for their second consecutive win when they face the Washington Capitals (31-28-6) on Thursday night. The Devils are coming off a 4-3 loss to Toronto. The Capitals are coming off a 4-2 loss to Los Angeles.
Washington is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games against New Jersey.
The Devils followed up their win over Arizona with a loss to the Maple Leafs in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win over the Capitals, which will give them their fifth win in their last seven games.
New Jersey is averaging 3.57 goals per game. They scored three goals on 33 shots in their last game.
Erik Haula had two goals and an assist for the Devils. Ondrej Palat had a goal and two assists, while Dawson Mercer had an assist.
New Jersey has played well defensively, giving up 2.71 goals per game. They gave up four goals in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to get the win.
Vitek Vanecek saved 21 of the 25 shots that he faced. He is 27-7-3 in 41 games with a 2.55 GAA and a .907 save percentage.
Miles Wood (Undisclosed) and Curtis Lazar (Trade Acquis ition) are questionable for this game.
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