The Washington Capitals (4-3) take the ice against the New Jersey Devils (4-3) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on NHL Network. The Capitals rank eighth while the Devils are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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Devils vs. Capitals: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Capitals' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 18th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 12th |
Devils' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 21st |
| Shots | 35.6 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 26th |
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Devils vs. Capitals Top Players
Capitals
- Ryan Leonard has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, racking up six points in seven games.
- Alex Tuch has six points (five goals, one assist) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 15 shots (for two goals) and three assists, Tom Wilson has contributed five points this season.
- Across five games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 3-2-0. During those games, he's allowed 14 goals while recording 132 saves.
Devils
- Jack Hughes has recorded two goals and seven assists in seven games for New Jersey, good for nine points.
- Jesper Bratt is a leading scorer for New Jersey with seven total points this season. He has scored two goals and added five assists in seven games.
- Nico Hischier has netted four goals on the season, chipping in one assist.
- Jake Allen is 3-1-0 on the season, giving up 12 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 92 saves with an .885 save percentage (37th in the league).
Devils vs. Capitals Injury Report
Capitals
Rasmus Sandin: Out (Knee),
Justin Sourdif: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Matt Roy: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Patrick Thomas: Out (Upper Body)
Devils
Connor Brown: Out (Lower Body),
Luke Evangelista: Out (Illness),
Seamus Casey: Out (Knee),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Pectoral)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2026 | Kraken | L 5-3 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Hurricanes | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/14/2026 | Canadiens | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/20/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/28/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Senators | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Red Wings | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Rangers | W 7-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Kings | - | Home |