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Kolyachonok scores go-ahead goal as Devils top Capitals 5-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Kolyachonok scores go-ahead goal as Devils top Capitals 5-2

Summary

Vladislav Kolyachonok scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 on November 13 at Prudential Center. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves in his return, and the Devils continued their strong home performance, winning their seventh straight at home. The Capitals had a two-game winning streak snapped despite goals from Ryan Leonard and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The two teams will play again on Saturday in Washington.

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Status Watch

•Devils improve to 12-3-0 in their last 15 games.
•Kolyachonok's goal came at 6:27 of the third period.
•Evan Rodrigues, Lenni Hameenaho, Stefan Noesen, and Jack Hughes also scored for the Devils.
•Capitals goalie Logan Thompson made 24 saves during the game.
•Next matchup between the teams is on Saturday in Washington.

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Kolyachonok scores go-ahead goal, Hellebuyck makes 26 saves as Devils beat Capitals 5-2

What they're saying

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(AP) — Vladislav Kolyachonok scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Thursday night in the first of a two-game set.Kolyachonok’s shot trickled past Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson at 6:27.
— Yahoo Sportsby ALLAN KREDA

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