Capitals narrowly defeat Devils, Thompson shines

The Washington Capitals edged out the New Jersey Devils with a close 2-1 victory on March 20, 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game featured a goaltender duel between Logan Thompson of the Capitals and Jake Allen of the Devils.

Ryan Leonard scored the first goal for Washington, followed by Aliaksei Protas adding another, providing the Capitals with all the offense needed for the win. Logan Thompson was named the Capitals Player of the Game, showcasing exceptional skill against a potent New Jersey offense and coming very close to a shutout.

Despite the Devils entering the game with one of the league's best power plays, the Capitals' penalty kill managed to neutralize their efforts, contributing to the victory. However, the Capitals may need to address their finishing ability, as noted by the report from Japers Rink, which highlighted the impressive plays made by Cole Hutson without the desired results on the scoreboard.