New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Washington Capitals on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
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 | Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 2.12 |
| 2nd | Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:30 | 0.03 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17:17 | 0.37 | 1.68 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:04 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Dawson Mercer, Stefan Noesen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:42 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Jakob Chychrun, Logan Thompson | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:16 | WSH | Ilya Protas | Alex Ovechkin, Vincent Desharnais | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:36 | WSH | Dylan Strome | Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:14 | WSH | Boone Jenner | Vincent Desharnais, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 19:41 | NJD | Timo Meier | Arseny Gritsyuk, Jesper Boqvist | 4v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.96 | 2.41 |
| High-danger shots | 33 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 65.8% | 34.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 16 | 19 |
| Blocks | 8 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 6 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17:17 | 0.37 | 1.68 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.26 | 1.09 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.15 | 0.82 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.07 | 0.56 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.12 | 0.52 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:03 | 0.41 | 0.50 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:37 | 0.30 | 0.39 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.38 | 0.16 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:29 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.48 | 0.09 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.44 | 0.01 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:42 | 0.60 | -0.46 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.03 | -0.67 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 2.12 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:30 | 0.03 | 1.78 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:39 | 0.40 | 1.15 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.17 | 1.10 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.42 | 1.03 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.25 | 0.80 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:37 | 0.22 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.40 | 0.71 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:02 | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.17 | 0.01 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.18 | -0.23 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.05 | -0.54 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:34 | 0.04 | -0.57 |
| Justin Holl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.53 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.94 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–2 on Oct 17, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 2.41 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.96 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Vincent Desharnais led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.12 on 2 assists.
Logan Thompson stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.94 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 4–2 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, New Jersey Devils 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vincent Desharnais led all skaters at 2.12, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.41 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.96, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 31 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 25. High-danger chances went 33 to 15.