Caps Edge Devils in Close Match

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Washington Capitals picked up a tight 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Capitol One Arena on March 21st, 2026. Ryan Leonard scored first in the opening period, and Aliaksay Protoss added an empty netter late in the third. Logan Thompson was solid in net with 30 saves for the caps. The Capitals have been strong at home lately, going 8 wins, one loss and one tie in their last 10 games there. They sit six points back of Detroit and Boston, who are tied for the second wildcard spot in the east, with 84 points each. Meanwhile, the Devils came in hot, having won their previous three games and seven of their last nine. Jasper Bratt got their lone goal just a minute after Protoss scored, cutting it to 2-1, but it wasn't enough. Alex Ovechkin nearly added to his tally, getting stopped on a big rebound chance in the second period. He's now just one goal shy of 1,000 combined regular season and playoff markers. This win keeps Washington pushing for a playoff spot as the

1:04season winds down, while New Jersey looks to bounce back from the close defeat.