New Jersey takes on Washington in Metropolitan Division play

Washington Capitals (2-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils play the Washington Capitals in a matchup of Metropolitan Division squads.

New Jersey is 5-2 overall with a 1-1-0 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Devils have a +eight scoring differential, with 22 total goals scored and 14 given up.

Washington went 40-31-11 overall and 16-13-1 in division play last season. The Capitals scored 216 total goals last season (47 power-play goals and three shorthanded goals).

Saturday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season. The Devils won the last meeting 5-3.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has scored three goals with two assists for the Devils. Seamus Casey has over the past 10 games.

John Carlson has scored one goal with three assists for the Capitals. Hendrix Lapierre has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 5-2-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.1 penalties and 4.5 penalty minutes while giving up 1.3 goals per game.

Capitals: 2-1-0, averaging one goal, 1.5 assists, 1.3 penalties and 2.6 penalty minutes while giving up 0.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Devils: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.