The Washington Capitals will play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The Washington Capitals are 3-3-0 this season and have six points on the year. Washington is coming off of a win against the Kings by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Washington trailed 2-0 in the third period, but was able to score three straight and four of the last five goals for the win. Washington out shot Los Angeles by a total of 32-26, but did lose 64.3% of the faceoffs in the game. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.17 goals per game, 3.50 goals against per game, 23.8% on the power play, and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Ovechkin has led the Capitals with two goals, three assists, and 22 shots on goal this season. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Darcy Kuemper, who is 3-2-0 this season with a 3.04 goals against average and a .899 save percentage.
The New Jersey Devils are 3-2-0 this season and have six points so far this season. New Jersey is coming off of a 2-1 win against the San Jose Sharks in their last game. New Jersey scored two goals in the second period and was able to hold on for the win. New Jersey out shot San Jose by a total of 36-22 and went 1-3 on the power play in the win. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.80 goals per game, 2.80 goals against per game, 13.3% on the power play, and 93.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led the Devils with eight assists and a +4 rating this season. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 3-1-0 this season with a 2.02 goals against average and a .904 save percentage.
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