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NHLSeason 2021

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

26 March 2022 at 23:00

Match Summary

Washington Capitals defeated New Jersey Devils 4:3. The match was played in NHL 2021. Goals were scored by J. Hughes, T. Wilson 2′, D. Severson 7′, C. McMichael 2′, N. Backstrom 6′, A. Ovechkin 11′, J. Bratt 19′. League standings: Washington Capitals #8, New Jersey Devils #14.

Match Events

Key match events between Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils — 7 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Period 1
A. Ovechkin

Slashing

7′
!
!
17′
R. Graves

Tripping

Period 2
J. Hughes

D. Mercer

T. Wilson

J. Carlson

2′
!
6′
M. McLeod

Fighting

!
6′
M. McLeod

Roughing

N. Jensen

Fighting

6′
!
N. Jensen

Elbowing

6′
!
7′
D. Severson

J. Boqvist

J. Carlson

Slashing

19′
!
Period 3
C. McMichael

J. Carlson

2′
N. Backstrom
6′
!
10′
T. Smith

Hooking

A. Ovechkin

N. Backstrom

11′
19′
J. Bratt

N. Hischier

Rivalry since 2016

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Head to Head Results· 50

Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils have met 50 times — Washington Capitals won 32, New Jersey Devils won 18, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 32 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 328 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.56 per match (177 for the home side, 151 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 45 matches (90%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 48 games (96%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–6 in 2024.

Total goals
328 · 6.6/match
Both scored
45/50 · 90%
Over 2.5
48/50 · 96%

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Jun 2026