New Jersey brings a 13-6 record and an 8-2 home mark into Thursday, but Washington won the first meeting 4-2. The Devils have the stronger recent shot profile, while both teams have struggled against puck lines.
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Injury Report
Washington defensemen Rasmus Sandin and Vincent Desharnais are listed on injured reserve, reducing available defensive depth. New Jersey lists defenseman Seamus Casey on injured reserve and forward Anthony Mantha out with a neck issue; Johnathan Kovacevic is day-to-day with an undisclosed issue. These absences could affect defensive pairings and matchup assignments, but final availability and both starting goaltenders remain subject to game-day confirmation. Do not treat projected goalie assignments as confirmed starters.
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New Jersey produced 30.6 shots per game over its previous 10, compared with Washington’s 27.4, and allowed 23.7 against Washington’s 26.5. The Devils also owned an 8-2 home record. Washington countered with the earlier 4-2 head-to-head victory and a stronger recent penalty kill, leaving goaltending and special teams as meaningful variables.
3 Things to Watch
- New Jersey’s 30.6 recent shots per game
- Washington’s 77.8 percent recent penalty kill
- Both clubs’ negative puck-line season records
Betting Breakdown
Washington visits New Jersey on Thursday for the first half of a Metropolitan Division home-and-home series. The Capitals entered at 10-6-0, while the Devils stood at 13-6-0 with an 8-2 home record. Washington already claimed the opening season meeting, 4-2 on October 17, establishing a credible counterpoint to New Jersey’s stronger overall record. Recent results favor the hosts: New Jersey went 4-1 in its last five completed games, compared with Washington’s 3-2. Shot volume points the same way. Over the previous 10 outings, the Devils generated 30.6 shots per game and conceded 23.7, versus 27.4 shots generated and 26.5 allowed by the Capitals. Yet season puck-line marks of 8-11 for New Jersey and 5-11 for Washington caution against equating a winning record with consistent spread coverage. A published pregame market showed New Jersey favored on the moneyline and a 6.5-goal total, although prices can change. Injured defenders on both sides and unconfirmed starting goalies introduce additional uncertainty. Special teams, early defensive-zone exits and shot suppression should shape how closely the contest is played.
Washington Betting Outlook
Washington arrives at 10-6-0 after a 3-2 overtime victory in Ottawa and a 4-3 home win over Florida. Its last five produced three wins and two losses, and its road record stands at 3-2. The Capitals have nevertheless covered just five of their first 16 puck lines, including one of five away, making a narrow win different from a successful spread result. Over the previous 10 games Washington averaged 27.4 shots for and 26.5 against, with a 77.8 percent recent penalty kill. Jakob Chychrun has averaged 3.1 shots on goal across his last 10 appearances. Defensive injuries add uncertainty to the depth chart.
New Jersey Betting Outlook
New Jersey starts this home game at 13-6-0 and 8-2 in Newark, despite losing 4-2 to Winnipeg in its most recent outing. The Devils won four of their last five and eight of their last 10. Across that 10-game stretch, they averaged 3.9 goals and 30.6 shots while permitting 2.5 goals and 23.7 shots per outing. Those figures support an edge in territorial play, but an 8-11 season puck-line record, including 4-6 at home, shows that wins have not consistently produced covers. Connor Hellebuyck is a projected, not confirmed, starter and held a .913 season save percentage. Injuries on defense warrant attention.
Latest Team Buzz
PREVIEW | The Caps conclude a two-game road trip and kick off a set of home-and-home games with Metropolitan Division rival New Jersey on Thursday night in Newark. The Caps and the Devils will then meet again in Washington on Saturday night.
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 11, 2026
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We've announced the following roster moves:
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 11, 2026
♦️ Anthony Mantha (throat) placed on LTIR, retroactive to November 7.
♦️ Riley Tufte loaned to Utica (AHL).
♦️ Lenni Hameenaho and Stefan Noesen recalled from Utica.
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New Jersey produced 30.6 shots per game over its previous 10, compared with Washington’s 27.4, and allowed 23.7 against Washington’s 26.5. The Devils also owned an 8-2 home record. Washington countered with the earlier 4-2 head-to-head victory and a stronger recent penalty kill, leaving goaltending and special teams as meaningful variables.
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