The New Jersey Devils (2-1) visit the Washington Capitals (0-0-0) during Saturday's NHL action, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Devils vs. Capitals: Oct. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Devils' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.7 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 22.45% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.66% | 10th |
Capitals' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20.61% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.97% | 18th |
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Devils vs. Capitals Top Players
Devils
- Jesper Bratt, a leading offensive player a season ago for New Jersey, posted 83 points on the season.
- With 27 goals and 47 assists, Jack Hughes was among the top contributors for New Jersey (74 points, 0.9 per game).
- On 182 shots, Nico Hischier recorded 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) for New Jersey last season.
- Last season for New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom (23-23-2) posted a 2.8 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome scored 27 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 40 assists (0.5 per game) last season, contributing to the Washington offense with 67 total points (0.8 per game). He averaged 2.1 shots per game, shooting 16%.
- Alexander Ovechkin totaled 65 total points (0.8 per game) last season. He had 31 goals and 34 assists.
- John Carlson had 10 goals last season, plus 42 assists.
- Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). He conceded 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Devils vs. Capitals Injury Report
Devils
Topias Vilen: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Beckman: Out (Lower Body),
Luke Hughes: Out (Shoulder),
Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Leg),
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder)
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2024 | Sabres | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/5/2024 | Sabres | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/10/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-2 | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/14/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 10/15/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/15/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/17/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Devils | - | Away |