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NHL play on Thursday features the New Jersey Devils (38-34-2) hosting the Washington Capitals (38-28-9) at Prudential Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils rank 13th while the Capitals are 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Capitals: April 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.72 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 22.51% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.26% | 15th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.15 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.78% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
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Devils vs. Capitals Top Players
Devils
- One of New Jersey's top offensive players this season is Jack Hughes, who has put up 63 points in 53 games.
- Jesper Bratt has 19 goals and 43 assists for New Jersey to compile 62 total points (0.8 per game).
- Nico Hischier has contributed 58 points for New Jersey in 74 games this season, netting a goal on 13.5% of his shots and recording 26 goals and 32 assists.
- Jacob Markstrom (22-18-1) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .883 for New Jersey.
Capitals
- Alexander Ovechkin has scored 31 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 28 assists (0.4 per game), fueling the Washington offense with 59 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.9 shots per game, shooting 14.4%.
- Jakob Chychrun is a top offensive contributor for Washington with 56 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 32 assists in 73 games.
- Tom Wilson's 27 goals and 27 assists add up to 54 points this season.
- Logan Thompson has a .912 save percentage (third-best in the league), with 1,332 total saves, allowing 129 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has compiled a 27-20-6 record this season.
Devils vs. Capitals Injury Report
Devils
Stefan Noesen: Out For Season (Knee),
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),
Arseni Gritsyuk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Body)
Capitals
Aliaksei Protas: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Rangers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Mammoth | W 7-4 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Golden Knights | W 5-4 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Flyers | W 6-4 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/8/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |