Devils Edge Capitals in Shootout as Nemec Nets Winner

New Jersey sustains its division lead despite Jack Hughes’ eight-week absence.

Overview

Arseny Gritsyuk opened on the power play before Luke Hughes doubled the lead in the first period.
Washington pulled even in the third on goals from Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin, who registered career goal No. 902.
Jesper Bratt also converted in the tiebreaker, and Jake Allen made 30 saves to match Logan Thompson’s 29 through overtime.
New Jersey has taken four of its last five decided in extra time, helping it stay atop the Metropolitan Division.
With Jack Hughes out about eight weeks after finger surgery, Sheldon Keefe turned to a reshaped lineup that included Shane Lachance’s NHL debut and Nathan Legare’s recall.