New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals on Mar 20, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, Washington Capitals 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11:51 | 0.56 | 1.33 |
| 2nd | Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.29 | 1.04 |
| 3rd | Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.15 | 0.96 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:36 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Brandon Duhaime, Trevor van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 18:17 | WSH | Aliaksei Protas | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Tom Wilson | 5v6 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 19:17 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jack Hughes | 5v6 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 4.11 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 17 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:04 | 0.19 | 0.76 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.62 | 0.25 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:18 | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:09 | 0.51 | 0.03 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:49 | 0.05 | -0.01 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:59 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.38 | -0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:04 | 0.25 | -0.13 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.14 | -0.19 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.04 | -0.48 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.02 | -0.49 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11:51 | 0.56 | 1.33 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.29 | 1.04 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.15 | 0.96 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.14 | 0.72 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:15 | 0.70 | 0.71 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.08 | 0.61 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.05 | 0.55 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.41 | 0.29 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.55 | 0.16 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:29 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.40 | 0.08 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.13 | -0.03 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:22 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.00 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 2–1 on Mar 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 4.11 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.23 — Washington Capitals edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brandon Duhaime led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.33 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2–1 on Mar 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 2, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Duhaime led all skaters at 1.33, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.11 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.23, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 31 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 28. High-danger chances went 15 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 26 of 27 (2.0 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 30 of 31 (1.97 goals saved above expected).