The New Jersey Devils are ready to face off against the Washington Capitals to open a high-voltage NHL clash on October 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Washington Capitals currently hold a 1-1-0 record, while the New Jersey Devils are 4-2-0. The Devils' penalty kill is the best in the league, ranking third with a 93.8% success rate. This could give them a big edge against the Capitals' solid power play, which is ranked fourth with a 33.3% achievement rate.
Washington, on the other hand, is seventh in the league in penalty kills (87.5%), while the Devils are seventeenth in the league in power plays (20%).
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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals: Date and puck-drop time
The New Jersey Devils are scheduled to meet the Washington Capitals in an electrifying NHL clash on October 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey.
| Date | October 19, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
How to watch New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals on TV & stream live online
TV channel: MNMT, MSGSN2
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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals team news
New Jersey Devils team news
Jacob Markstrom has a 2-2-0 record, 2.79 GAA, as well as a .904 SV%, but no shutouts.
Jake Allen has been great, with a 2-0-0 record, a great 0.50 GAA, and a .974 SV%, with 1 shutout.
Stefan Noesen has 6 points, including 2 goals and 4 assists.
New Jersey Devils injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Topias Vilen | Upper Body injury | Out |
| Adam Beckman | Lower Body Injury | Out |
Washington Capitals team news
Charlie Lindgren has had a rough start to the season. He has a 0-1-0 record, and a 4.16 GAA, along with a .875 SV%.
Logan Thompson has done well, with a record of 1-0-0, a good 2.01 GAA, as well as a .923 SV%.
John Carlson has been good on offense, getting one goal and setting up two assists for three points.
Washington Capitals injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Roy | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Nicklas Backstrom | Hip injury | Out for Season |
New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals head-to-head record
The following five head-to-head games between the Devils and the Capitals show that the upcoming game should be a close one. The Devils beat the Capitals 5-3 on the 13th of October 2024, but Washington beat them 5-3 just a few weeks earlier, on September 26, 2024. The last two times these two teams met, each team came out on top. In February, Washington won 6-2, but in January, the Devils came back with a commanding 6-3 win. It was also a 4-2 win for the Capitals in November 2023. Both teams can battle well against each other, as shown by this back-and-forth pattern. The game may come down to which team takes advantage of key times, especially when special teams are involved.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2024 | Devils 5-3 Capitals |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Capitals 5-3 Devils |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Capitals 6-2 Devils |
| Jan 04, 2024 | Devils 6-3 Capitals |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Capitals 4-2 Devils |