- Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The Washington Capitals (34-27-8) will host the New Jersey Devils (35-31-2) this Friday at the Capital One Arena.
The New Jersey Devils delivered an impressive performance in their last matchup, triumphing over the Rangers with a 6-3 scoreline. During this game, they accumulated 4 penalty minutes. Their offensive prowess was clear, as they converted 2 out of 4 power play opportunities. The Devils launched 39 shots, managing to hit the target 6 times.
On the goal-scoring front, the New Jersey Devils have netted a total of 182 goals this season, ranking 27th in the league, while conceding 207 goals. They currently hold 72 points, resulting in a points percentage of .529. The team has had 175 power play opportunities, successfully scoring 40 goals at a conversion rate of 22.86%. When playing at even strength, the Devils have allowed 172 goals against their 142. With a shooting percentage of 8.9%, the Devils have attempted 2,041 shots and faced 1,871 shots against them, boasting a .889 save percentage. Their opponents have been granted 175 power play opportunities (31st in the league), converting 35 of those into goals.
In goal for the Devils is Jacob Markstrom, who has played in 573 NHL games. He holds a career record of 262-228-64, starting 555 games. Opponents have scored 1,502 goals against Markstrom during his career, giving him a goals against average of 2.71. He has faced 16,108 shots, making 14,606 saves, which results in a .907 save percentage across 28,396 minutes of play. Throughout his career, he has achieved 290 quality starts with a rate of .523.
In their previous game, the Washington Capitals faced off against the Senators, claiming a 4-1 victory. They had 2 power play opportunities, successfully scoring once. Overall, the Capitals scored 4 goals from 25 shots taken.
Overall, the Capitals have tallied 181 goals at even strength and 34 goals (24th in the league) while having a power play. With 1,981 shots taken (8th in the league), their shooting percentage stands at 10.85%. Defensively, they have allowed 1,945 shots, conceding a total of 215 goals this season (comprising 154 even-strength goals and 44 short-handed). They have worked with 205 power play opportunities and currently possess a conversion rate of 16.59%. Their penalty kill percentage is at 79.72% against 217 power play attempts from opponents, and they have a save percentage of 89.8%.
In the Washington net will be Logan Thompson, who has made 4,981 saves on 5,461 shots, achieving a .912 save percentage. With a career record of 110-57-22, he has participated in 193 games, starting 184 games and achieving a total of 7,854 minutes on the ice. Thompson’s quality start rate is 62.0%, and he has reached 114 quality starts throughout his career, conceding a total of 480 goals at an average of 2.61 goals per game.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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