nhl Game Recap
Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Recap - Capitals Win 6-5
Washington earned a 6-5 victory over New Jersey behind a 2-goal performance from Tom Wilson on Saturday at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Capitals were rewarded as +150 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Tom Wilson(2), Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin, Andrew Mangiapane, and Connor McMichael each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring for Washington.
Logan Thompson stopped 26 of 31 New Jersey shots in the victory.
New Jersey got goals from Nico Hischier(2), Erik Haula, Dougie Hamilton, and Dawson Mercer in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New Jersey got a 31-stop effort from Jacob Markstrom in the loss.
Washington scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot New Jersey 37-31 in the game.
Washington heads into a battle against the Flyers. New Jersey, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tampa Bay.