nhl Game Recap
Recap - Capitals Defeat New Jersey 4-2
Washington got a pair of goals from Evgeny Kuznetsov as the Capitals skated to a 4-2 victory over New Jersey on Friday at Prudential Center.
Bettors who backed the Capitals were rewarded as +171 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Evgeny Kuznetsov(2), Nicolas Aube-Kubel, and Beck Malenstyn each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Aube-Kubel opened the scoring for Washington.
Charlie Lindgren turned in a 24-save effort for the Capitals.
Timo Meier, and Dawson Mercer scored for the Devils, finding the net behind Charlie Lindgren.
Akira Schmid stopped 17 of 18 shots for the Devils, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Washington scored 0 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New Jersey went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to New Jersey by a margin of 26-24.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Islanders. The Devils will aim to get back on the winning track at Winnipeg.