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Chychrun scores in overtime to lift Capitals past Devils 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.

Chychrun beat Devils netminder Jake Allen with his 15th goal 4:06 into the extra session to lift Washington to only its second win in its last eight games. New Jersey lost its third straight.

Aliaksei Protas also scored and added two assists for Washington. Anthony Beauvillier and Alex Ovechkin also scored for the Capitals who are 11-1-0 in their last 12 visits to Prudential Center.

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec.