New Jersey Devils Set to Face Washington Capitals in Third Meeting of the Season The New Jersey Devils will take on the Washington Capitals tonight in their third matchup of the season. The Devils have already secured two victories against the Capitals this year, with both games ending in a 6-3 scoreline. The team’s offensive prowess against the Rangers has been notable, as they defeated the Rangers by the same margin on March 7th and March 18th, accumulating 12 goals in their last two games against the struggling Eastern Conference team. Despite the Rangers’ continued struggles, the Devils’ ability to dominate them remains a highlight of their season. Jack Hughes and Connor Brown led the offensive charge, each recording a hat trick of points with a goal and two assists. Jesper Bratt also contributed with a goal, marking his first consecutive game with a goal since January 27th and 29th. Sheldon Keefe, the Devils’ head coach, has shown a strong preference for Jacob Markstrom in net, starting him in nine of the last 10 games. This decision has sparked speculation that Keefe believes the Devils still have a chance to make the playoffs, relying heavily on Markstrom’s performance to keep their hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Capitals extended their playoff hopes with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The game saw Alex Ovechkin notch his 25th goal of the season, bringing his career total to 922. Tom Wilson added his 25th goal of the year in the second period, helping the Capitals secure the win. Ottawa made a late push, cutting the deficit to one goal in the third period, but Washington sealed the victory with two empty-net goals. The win places the Capitals six points away from the final two wild-card spots, though they still have games in hand on both the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.#new_jersey_devils #jesper_bratt #jack_hughes #washington_capitals #connor_brown
