New Jersey Devils Gear Up for Rematch with Washington Capitals Amid Player Injuries

Both teams face significant player injuries including Devils' top scorer Jack Hughes and Capitals' Anthony Mantha; Capitals continue to struggle with goal-scoring despite October's 6-4 win.

• The New Jersey Devils are preparing for a crucial rematch against the Washington Capitals, following their last high-scoring game on Oct. 25 which ended in a 6-4 victory for the Capitals.
• Despite this previous win, the Capitals are struggling with an average of just two goals per game this season, and captain Alex Ovechkin has scored only twice in the last 11 games.
• Both teams are contending with key player injuries; Anthony Mantha of the Capitals is day-to-day following a deflected shot to the ear and will not travel to New Jersey, while the Devils' top scorer Jack Hughes is out week-to-week with a shoulder injury and Nico Hischier is day-to-day due to concussion.
• The Devils are hoping for a comeback after a 2-2 road trip ending in a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche whilst the Capitals are looking to bounce back after a 4-3 overtime home loss to the Florida Panthers.
• Devils' forward Tomas Nosek may return on Friday, following absence since Oct. 13 due to injury, whilst the Capitals might also see the return of forward Nic Dowd (upper body).

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