Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
This is the second half of a home-and-home series. The Devils defeated the Capitals 5-2 on November 12 at Prudential Center (goals by Evan Rodrigues, Lenni Hameenaho, Vladislav Kolyachonok, Stefan Noesen, and Jack Hughes empty-netter). Broadcasts include Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) and MSG.
Current Records and Recent Form
Devils: 14-6-0 (28 points, 2nd in Metropolitan). Strong offensive output (~3.60 GF/GP) and solid defense (~2.85 GA/GP). Last 10 roughly 8-2-0. They have won six of their last seven and seven straight at home before the road trip. Power play ~18.8%; penalty kill has been a weakness (~65%). Key producers include Jack Hughes (team-leading points, strong recent form), Jesper Bratt, Arseny Gritsyuk, Nico Hischier, and Luke Hughes. Connor Hellebuyck has been excellent since arriving (perfect record in starts, strong save percentage).
Capitals: 10-7-0 (20 points, 4th in Metropolitan). Balanced scoring (~3.41 GF/GP) but allowing a similar number. Last 10 roughly 6-4-0, with a recent 3-2 OT win at Ottawa before the loss in New Jersey. Home record solid. Power play ~19.6%; penalty kill better (~77%). Key producers include Alex Tuch, Dylan Strome, Jordan Kyrou, Cole Hutson, Ryan Leonard, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Jakob Chychrun.
The Devils hold the edge in overall record, recent form, and goaltending consistency heading into the rematch.
Injury Reports
Devils:
Anthony Mantha (RW) — IR-LT, neck (out into early December).
Johnathan Kovacevic (D) — Out, undisclosed/lower body (expected back around mid-to-late November).
Brett Pesce (D) — Day-to-day, illness (missed Nov. 12; status for Nov. 14 TBD).
Seamus Casey (D) — IR, knee (out longer-term).
Capitals:
Rasmus Sandin (D) — IR-LT, knee (out into late November; has traveled with team).
Vincent Desharnais (D) — IR, abdomen/appendectomy (out into early December).
Patrick Thomas (C) — IR-NR, upper body (possible return around Nov. 14; status TBD).
Both teams are missing defensive pieces; the Devils called up Kolyachonok successfully for the first meeting.
Projected/Current Rosters and Line Combinations
Devils projected forwards (adjusting for absences):
Gritsyuk – Jack Hughes – Bratt
Meier – Hischier – Evangelista
Noesen – Rodrigues – Brown
Boqvist – Glass – Hameenaho Defense: Siegenthaler – Luke Hughes; Chisholm – Hamilton; Dillon – Kolyachonok (Pesce status pending).
Goalie: Connor Hellebuyck (confirmed or highly probable after strong recent starts; Jake Allen backup).
Capitals projected forwards:
Tuch – Strome – Kyrou
Protas – Dubois – Wilson
Ovechkin – Sourdif – Beauvillier
Jenner – I. Protas – Leonard Defense: Chychrun – Roy; Fehervary – Liljegren; Hutson – St. Ivany.
Goalie: Logan Thompson (frequent starter) or Charlie Lindgren.
Special teams are relatively even on the power play, with Washington holding a clearer edge on the penalty kill.
Key Player Matchups
Jack Hughes / Jesper Bratt / Arseny Gritsyuk (NJD) vs. Capitals top defensive pairings and centers (Strome/Dubois): Hughes’ elite speed and playmaking against Washington’s structured defense and physical forwards like Tom Wilson.
Luke Hughes / Dougie Hamilton (NJD defense) vs. Alex Ovechkin / Dylan Strome / Alex Tuch (WSH offense): The Devils’ mobile blue line trying to contain Washington’s scoring threats, including Ovechkin’s still-dangerous presence.
Goaltending: Hellebuyck’s elite recent form vs. Thompson (or Lindgren). Hellebuyck was sharp in the first meeting.
Depth and physicality: Washington’s size and secondary scoring (Leonard, Dubois) vs. New Jersey’s speed and depth contributions (call-ups performed well on Nov. 12).
Transition game and faceoffs will be critical in a Metropolitan Division matchup.
Series History
The teams are splitting the 2026-27 season series so far (Devils won the first meeting 5-2 on Nov. 12). Historical matchups have been competitive, with both sides capable of high-scoring or tight defensive games depending on form.
Betting Trends
Trends favor the better recent form team (Devils). Unders have appeared in some related matchups, but both teams score at a solid clip.
The Devils’ better overall form, speed, and goaltending edge (Hellebuyck) should allow them to complete the home-and-home sweep, though Washington will be motivated for revenge at home with improved structure. Expect a competitive Metropolitan battle that New Jersey edges with secondary scoring and timely saves. Data drawn from NHL.com, ESPN, and related reports as of the latest available (around Nov. 13, 2026). Lineups, starts, and statuses can shift with morning skates.
Game Odds
New Jersey Devils – 116
Washington Capitals 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
