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Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils

Saturday 17 October 2026, 13:00 US Eastern time

Washington Capitals5th · 6 ptsLWWLL
13:00 Kick-off In 3 days
New Jersey Devils6th · 6 ptsLLWLW
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Before kick-off

Updated 07:15 US Eastern time

Washington Capitals (5th) play New Jersey Devils (6th) in NHL on Saturday 17 October at 13:00 US Eastern time.

Washington Capitals have won two of their last five league matches. New Jersey Devils have won two of their last five league matches. Their last league meeting, on 2 April 2026, ended New Jersey Devils 7-3 Washington Capitals.

What happens when

  1. 13:00Kick-off: live score and stats on this page
  2. 15:30Full time: the result, box score and the updated table

Key facts

  • Washington Capitals are 5th with 6 points from 6 matches.
  • New Jersey Devils are 6th with 6 points from 6 matches.
  • Both sides are level on points.
  • Washington Capitals's league record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats.
  • New Jersey Devils's league record: 3 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats.

Match info

Competition
NHL
Start
Saturday 17 October 2026, 13:00US Eastern time
Ground
Not in our data yet
Referee
Not published for this league

Season so far

League matches this season, before this game

Updated 07:15 US Eastern time
Washington CapitalsNew Jersey Devils
  • 3Wins3
  • 50%Win share50%
  • 3.17Goals per game2.67
  • 3.00Goals allowed per game3.67

Form

Last five league matches, newest first

Washington Capitals

  1. W3Carolina HurricanesA2-4L
  2. W2Seattle KrakenH3-5L
  3. W2New York RangersH3-1W
  4. W2Pittsburgh PenguinsH5-3W
  5. W1Tampa Bay LightningA1-3L

New Jersey Devils

  1. W3Detroit Red WingsA5-4W
  2. W3Ottawa SenatorsH1-4L
  3. W2Vancouver CanucksH4-1W
  4. W2Utah MammothH3-5L
  5. W1New York IslandersA0-6L

Head-to-head

Last one league meeting

0Washington Capitals wins 1New Jersey Devils wins
  1. 2 Apr 2026New Jersey Devils7-3Washington Capitals

NHL table

Table before kick-off · Metropolitan Division

Full table
#TeamPDiffPts
1Carolina Hurricanes8+1213
2New York Rangers8+1312
3Pittsburgh Penguins7+37
4New York Islanders6+46
5Washington Capitals6+16
6New Jersey Devils6-66
7Columbus Blue Jackets5-54
8Philadelphia Flyers8-213

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Injuries, suspensions and ban risk

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Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils questions.

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When is Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils?

Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils is on Saturday 17 October at 13:00 US Eastern time.

What is the head-to-head record between Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils?

Their last league meeting, on 2 April 2026, ended New Jersey Devils 7-3 Washington Capitals.

When do Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils play next?

Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals v Los Angeles Kings, 20 October at 23:00 UTC; New Jersey Devils: New Jersey Devils v Colorado Avalanche, 20 October at 23:00 UTC.

Are there live scores for Washington Capitals v New Jersey Devils?

Yes: the score on this page updates during the match.