The NHL Edge: Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils are set to meet for the third time in the last week, which has already seen the Caps continue their dominance over Jersey this year, adding two more victors by the scores of 4-0 and 4-3. With those two victories, Washington improved to an impressive 6-0 on the season versus the Devils. The streak has ultimately helped them gain 12 points in this standing to be in a first-place tie with the Penguins and Islanders in the East. The Caps are coming off a nightmare 8-4 loss at the hands of those New York Islanders last night, which saw them play both goalies in the blowout. With Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek both getting action, it’s uncertain who will be between the pipes on Friday night. For the Devils, it should be MacKenzie Blackwood between the pipes, now that he’s back and healthy.

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