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New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-Head: Devils 1-1 Capitals
How to Watch: US TV: MSGSN; Monumental Sports Network; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet.
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Our second game of NHL predictions is a Metropolitan Division matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals. Jacob Markstrom is the likely starter for the Devils, who are 7-3 in the last 10 games. New Jersey has taken its last three consecutive games entering this matchup. Jesper Bratt is tops in assists (38) and is tied with Jack Hughes in points with 54.
Logan Thompson is the projected starter for the Capitals, who are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. This includes victories in three of the team’s last five games. Alex Ovechkin is first on the squad in goals (25) and points (52).
Both teams are playing out the string and will likely miss the postseason. However, Washington gets the win at home.
Prediction: Capitals win 5-3.
