nhl Game Recap
Capitals Down New Jersey 4-3 - Match Report
Vitek Vanecek made 35 stops Saturday to lead the Capitals over the Devils 4-3 at Capital One Arena.
Washington was favored by -160 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and Connor McMichael each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring for Washington.
Vitek Vanecek turned in a 35-save effort for the Capitals.
Jack Hughes, Damon Severson, and Jesper Bratt scored for the Devils, finding the net behind Vitek Vanecek.
Nico Daws stopped 18 of 22 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Washington scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
New Jersey outshot Washington 38-22 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Montreal.