New Jersey Devils travel to face Washington Capitals after Hughes' big game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The New Jersey Devils visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday at 1 p.m. EDT. New Jersey is coming off a 7-1 victory against the New York Rangers where Luke Hughes scored two goals. Both teams hold a 4-3 record in the Metropolitan Division. This game marks their first meeting of the season. Injuries are a factor, with multiple players sidelined for both teams, including Rasmus Sandin and Nick Bjugstad.
- •New Jersey is 4-3 overall and 2-1 in division play.
- •Washington also holds a 4-3 record and is 3-1 in the division.
- •Luke Hughes scored twice in New Jersey's latest win.
- •Several key injuries affect both teams' lineups.
- •This is the first meeting of the season between the Devils and Capitals.
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — New Jersey visits Washington after Hughes' 2-goal game
"New Jersey Devils (4-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (4-3, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Saturday, 1 p.
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