Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 3, New Jersey Devils 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 7 |
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 | Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 22:25 | 0.59 | 3.77 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 4 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.17 | 3.64 |
| 3rd | Cole Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 7 | 18:48 | 0.52 | 2.27 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:22 | NJD | Cody Glass | Lenni Hameenaho, Nick Bjugstad | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:37 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Timo Meier, Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 08:15 | WSH | Cole Hutson | Hendrix Lapierre, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 09:47 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Ryan Leonard, Jakob Chychrun | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 1st 18:19 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 09:10 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 08:10 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Connor Brown | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 09:33 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Rasmus Sandin, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 12:16 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes | 5v4 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 17:54 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes | 5v6 | 3–7 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 2.71 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 18 | 12 |
| Blocks | 17 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18:48 | 0.52 | 2.27 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.30 | 2.13 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:00 | 1.12 | 1.93 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.01 | 1.03 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:46 | 0.22 | 0.47 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:10 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.36 | 0.09 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.40 | -0.17 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.06 | -0.27 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:55 | 0.06 | -0.39 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.03 | -0.79 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.02 | -1.02 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 22:25 | 0.59 | 3.77 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.17 | 3.64 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:38 | 0.09 | 1.66 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.34 | 1.59 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20:00 | 0.77 | 1.51 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.31 | 1.38 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.14 | 1.14 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.11 | 0.93 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:08 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.03 | 0.34 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:58 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:04 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:43 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:22 | 0.02 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 23 | 29 | 79.3% | -3.67 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.59 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 7–3 on Apr 02, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.71 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.5 — Washington Capitals owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.77 on 2 goals, 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 29 of 32, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7–3 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 7, Washington Capitals 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 3.77, on 2G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.71 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.5, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 32 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 30. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 23 of 29 (-3.67 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 29 of 32 (0.59 goals saved above expected).