Japers' Rink · Mar 21
Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Goalie Duel Goes Caps Way in 2-1 Win
Mar 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) trips over New Jersey Devils right wing Lenni Hameenaho (29) after scoring a goal during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesIf Wednesday night was a hard-working, grind-it-out type of win, tonight’s was sort of the opposite, with lots of exciting offensive plays but very little hitting the back of the net. Both Logan Thompson and Jake Allen were more than up to the task in this goaltender duel, with goals from Ryan Leonard and Aliaksei Protas providing all the offense the Caps would need.