The New Jersey Devils (20-16-1) take on the Washington Capitals (19-13-5) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Prudential Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Devils rank 11th and the Capitals seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Capitals: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 20.65% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.76% | 27th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 6th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 15.24% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.72% | 24th |
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Devils vs. Capitals Top Players
Devils
- One of New Jersey's top offensive players this season is Jesper Bratt, who has put up 30 points in 37 games.
- Nico Hischier has 10 goals and 18 assists for New Jersey to compile 28 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 75 shots (for 10 goals) and 13 assists, Dawson Mercer has contributed 23 points this season.
- Across 19 games played, Jake Allen has a goaltending record of 10-8-0. During those games, he's allowed 46 goals while recording 476 saves.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has scored 17 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 17 assists (0.5 per game), fueling the Washington offense with 34 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 2.3 shots per game, shooting 20.2%.
- Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 31 points this season, with 14 goals and 17 assists.
- John Carlson has 29 points so far, including eight goals and 21 assists.
- Logan Thompson is 14-9-3 this season, collecting 629 saves and allowing 57 goals (2.2 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Devils vs. Capitals Injury Report
Devils
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Wrist),
Simon Nemec: Out (Lower Body),
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Lower Body)
Capitals
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Rasmus Sandin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Mammoth | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Sabres | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Red Wings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Rangers | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Senators | - | Away |