Washington Capitals Overcome 3-Goal Loss to Defeat New Jersey Devils 6-4

Capitals secure first regulation win of the season, driven by double scores from Dylan Strome and goalie Hunter Shepard's debut, despite initially squandering a 3-goal lead.

The Washington Capitals overcame an initial 3-goal lead to secure their first regulation victory of the season against the New Jersey Devils with a final score of 6-4.
Goalie Hunter Shepard made his NHL debut with 18 impressive saves, contributing to the Capitals' victory.
Dylan Strome was essential to the win, scoring two goals—his second such game in the past three. Meanwhile, Anthony Mantha, who was a healthy scratch for the second game of the season, opened the scoring and played a key role in the Capitals' initial momentum.
The Devils made a notable second-period comeback, scoring four times in less than six minutes to overtake the Capitals' lead.
Despite crumbling under New Jersey's offensive pressure in the second period, the Capitals reestablished control in the third. Alex Ovechkin scored his 824th career goal, sealing the victory for Washington.