Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils on Nov 12, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 2, New Jersey Devils 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.18 | +0.53 |
| 2nd | Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.25 | +0.38 |
| 3rd | Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.30 | +0.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:20 | NJD | Evan Rodrigues | Timo Meier, Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:10 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Cole Hutson | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:11 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Aliaksei Protas, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:51 | NJD | Lenni Hameenaho | Brenden Dillon, Cody Glass | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 06:27 | NJD | Vladislav Kolyachonok | Evan Rodrigues | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 17:07 | NJD | Stefan Noesen | Connor Brown | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:15 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Arseny Gritsyuk, Jesper Bratt | 5v6 EN | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.29 | 4.02 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 22 | 16 |
| Blocks | 18 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.25 | +0.38 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.30 | +0.36 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.00 | +0.24 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.24 | +0.12 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.07 | +0.09 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.14 | +0.04 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:40 | 0.14 | +0.02 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.14 | +0.02 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:03 | 0.09 | −0.02 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:00 | 0.01 | −0.05 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:04 | 0.18 | −0.05 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.03 | −0.06 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.12 | −0.07 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.14 | −0.08 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.05 | −0.10 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.03 | −0.10 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.33 | −0.11 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.03 | −0.11 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.18 | +0.53 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:10 | 0.92 | +0.34 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.33 | +0.21 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | +0.19 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:21 | 0.16 | +0.14 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.03 | +0.14 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.00 | +0.12 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.09 | +0.09 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.02 | +0.07 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.20 | +0.07 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:04 | 0.48 | +0.04 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.02 | +0.04 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.00 | −0.09 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.86 | −0.09 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.20 | −0.10 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | −0.11 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.40 | −0.16 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:10 | 0.12 | −0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -2.02 | L | −1.86 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | New Jersey Devils | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.29 | W | +0.45 |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 4.02 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.29 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Evan Rodrigues led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.53 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Washington Capitals 2.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Evan Rodrigues led all skaters at +0.53, on 1 G, 1 A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 4.02 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.29, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 28 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 29. High-danger chances went 18 to 22.