Game Overview
After a stunning win at home against the New York Rangers, the New Jersey Devils lost a tight contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The New Jersey Devils (23-36-5) sit dead last in the Metropolitan Division and are gearing up for a back-to-back set of games this weekend. The Devils are 1-4-0 in their last five games.
The Washington Capitals currently own the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Coming into tonight the Capitals have only won once in their last 3 games. Washington beat the Sabres 4-3 in a shootout win last night.
Projected Lineups
New Jersey Devils’
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Washington Capitals’
Forwards:
Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Johansson
Mantha-Backstrom-Wilson
Jonsson-Fjallby-Eller-Hathaway
Sheary-McMichael-Irwin
Defense:
Fehervary-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Kempny-Schultz
Goalies:
Samsonov
Vanecek
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What/Who To Watch For:
Nico Hischier
A lot of eyes are set on Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt. Both are having tremendous years and Hughes just hit the 100-point mark in his career. But a player to keep an eye on is captain Nico Hischier. Hischier has been playing very well in March. In his last five games, Hischier has recorded eight points, and four games have been multi-point games for him. Hischier quietly has 46 points and is close to eclipsing his highest point total of 52.
Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin is always must-watch hockey. Ovechkin has already passed Jaromir Jagr on the all-time goals list. Ovechkin hit the 40-goal mark once again and has scored a goal in five of his last six games. The Great Eight has been Washingtons most valuable player and is always a difference-maker when on the ice. Keeping him in check will be key to securing the two points this evening.
Where To Watch:
Puck drop for tonight’s matchup is at 7:00 PM and will be on MSG+.