The New Jersey Devils emerged victorious against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, securing a 3-2 shootout win at Capital One Arena. Despite a resilient comeback attempt from the Capitals, the Devils held on to claim the extra point.

The Devils initially established a 2-0 lead. However, the Capitals, desperate to reverse their recent struggles, mounted a comeback in the third period. Alex Ovechkin, with his 902nd career goal, contributed to the tying score.

The game proceeded to overtime, where both goaltenders, Logan Thompson for Washington and Jake Allen for New Jersey, showcased their skills with remarkable saves. Despite the Devils winning every faceoff in overtime, neither team could break the tie, leading to a shootout.

In the shootout, Dylan Strome scored for the Capitals, while Paul Cotter and Anthony Beauvillier were stopped by Thompson. For the Devils, Jesper Bratt scored, while Connor McMichael and Arseny Gritsyuk were denied by Thompson. With the shootout tied, Simon Nemec sealed the win for the Devils, sliding the puck past Thompson.

The Devils' victory adds another win to their season, while the Capitals continue to search for consistency, having lost eight of their last ten games. The Capitals have struggled to turn things around. The absence of Pierre-Luc Dubois also impacted the team.

Despite missing key player Jack Hughes, who is recovering from surgery, the Devils demonstrated their depth and resilience.

The game was a hard-fought battle with both teams displaying determination. The Devils ultimately prevailed in the shootout.