Devils Beat Capitals 7-4 as Controversial Kicked Goal Holds

Overview

• New Jersey defeated Washington 7-4 to complete a home-and-home sweep, with goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jesper Boqvist, Timo Meier, Nico Hischier and two from Evan Rodrigues.
• Connor Brown scored a power-play goal that was reviewed for being kicked but was allowed to stand by officials.
• Several unusual plays shaped the game, including a bloodless double minor for high-sticking, an own-goal after a bad bounce, and repeated odd puck ricochets that hurt the Capitals.
• Washington’s problems showed up on special teams and in net as the penalty kill and power play faltered and goalie Charlie Lindgren was criticized for several high-danger goals.
• The Devils feature multiple former Capitals on their roster and Dubois extended his four-game goal streak, while Washington heads to Florida and a game at Tampa Bay with questions to fix on defense and special teams.