The Prudential Center will play host to a Monday night NHL Metropolitan Division clash between the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils. The Capitals (3-3-0) have won three of their last four games and signed Stanley Cup winning G Darcy Kuemper in the offseason to provide stability in net. On Saturday, Kuemper stopped 23 of 26 shots faced and Washington scored four goals in the third period to rally for a 4-3 home victory versus Los Angeles.
C Marcus Johansson scored the game-winning goal for Washington with less than six minutes remaining on assists from Dmitry Orlov and T.J. Oshie. Orlov had three assists John Carlson scored a goal and had an assist for the Capitals.
The New Jersey Devils are playing their 40th anniversary season and have a bright future with some talented, young players in the fold. The brightest star for New Jersey is 2019 number one overall draft pick Jack Hughes, who had 26 goals and 30 assists in just 49 games last season. On Saturday, New Jersey held a 36-22 shot advantage during a 2-1 home victory versus San Jose.'
New Jersey C Dawson Mercer scored a power play goal on assists from Nico Hischier (4) and Jesper Bratt (8). C Yegor Sharangovich contributed an unassisted goal and Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 21 shots for the Devils (3-2-0), who have reeled off the straight victories.
Recent Betting Trends
- Washington is'1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
- New Jersey is'2-9 SU in their last 11 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
- New Jersey is'0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington.
Free NHL Pick:
New Jersey Devils -125