Devils Projected Lineup for Capitals Game The New Jersey Devils are set to face the Washington Capitals in a matchup that promises to be a key test for both teams. The Devils, with a record of 35-31-2, will take on the Capitals, who have a slightly better record at 34-27-8. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on multiple networks including MNMT, MSGSN, SNP, and SNE. The Devils’ projected lineup includes key players such as Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Dawson Mercer in the top line. Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes, and Connor Brown form another strong line, while Arseny Gritsyuk, Cody Glass, and Lenni Hameenaho will round out the first unit. Paul Cotter, Nick Bjugstad, and Maxim Tsyplakov will form the second line, with Jonas Siegenthaler and Dougie Hamilton expected to play significant roles. Luke Hughes and Johnathan Kovacevic will form the third line, while Brenden Dillon and Simon Nemec will provide defensive support. Several players are expected to sit out due to injuries or scratches. Dennis Cholowski and Evgenii Dadonov are scratched, while Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), and Brett Pesce (lower body) are listed as injured. The Capitals’ projected lineup features Anthony Beauvillier, Dylan Strome, and Alex Ovechkin on the top line. Aleksei Protas, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Tom Wilson will form the second line, with Connor McMichael, Justin Sourdif, and Ryan Leonard expected to contribute. Brandon Duhaime, Hendrix Lapierre, and Ethen Frank will form the third line, while Martin Fehervary and Rasmus Sandin will provide defensive depth. Jakub Chychrun and Trevor van Riemsdyk will form the fourth line, with Cole Hutson and Matt Roy rounding out the roster.#new_jersey_devils #washington_capitals #spencer_carbery #timothy_liljegren #david_kampf
Washington Capitals Face Hot Buffalo Sabres in Key Match as Connor McMichael Approaches 300th NHL Game The Washington Capitals will face the surging Buffalo Sabres in a crucial matchup tonight, marking the conclusion of a back-to-back set of games. The Caps enter the contest after a tough stretch, having suffered four losses in their last five contests. Meanwhile, the Sabres have been on a tear since the Olympic break, securing eight consecutive victories. All eight wins have come in regulation, with five decided by a single goal, and the Sabres have allowed two or fewer goals in six of those games. Buffalo’s dominance extends beyond their recent run. Since opening the season with 11 wins in their first 29 games, the Sabres have maintained a streak of 36 games without a point drought, posting 29 wins, five overtime losses, and two ties. Their .833 points percentage over that span is the best in the NHL, more than 100 percentage points ahead of second-place Carolina (.722). Caps coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged the Sabres’ consistent threat, noting their ability to challenge the Capitals over the past three seasons. “They’ve had our number for a while,” Carbery said. “You see their speed, their skating, and their size. It didn’t matter what their record was—they always gave us a lot of trouble.” He added that the Sabres’ recent success is a natural progression for their young team, which is loaded with first-round draft picks across all lines and pairings. “It takes time for those players to understand what it takes to win every night,” Carbery explained. “Once they figure it out, they can go on a run. That’s what’s happening with Buffalo now.” For the Capitals, the challenge is clear.#washington_capitals #buffalo_sabres #spencer_carbery #connor_mcMichael #charlie_lindgren
