New Jersey Devils bring a 3-game streak to Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals meet New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena, Sunday 11:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 45 of the 73 meetings with New Jersey Devils since 2009.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 13th on the ladder; New Jersey Devils are 6th. New Jersey Devils are the side higher up the table.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
New Jersey Devils are 11–5 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
New Jersey Devils have won four of their last five and most recently beat St. Louis Blues 5–4.
New Jersey Devils arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 73 times on our records since 2009: Washington Capitals 45, New Jersey Devils 28.
Last time out (2026-27), Washington Capitals won 4–2 at Capital One Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: New Jersey Devils by 6 goals in 2018-19 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.6 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Ryan Leonard (0.4 goals a game, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For New Jersey Devils, watch Jack Hughes (0.5 goals a game, 14 assists in 2026-27) and Arseny Gritsyuk (0.5 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New Jersey Devils have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
