The New Jersey Devils host the Washington Capitals on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. It marks the second meeting between the two teams during the 2026-2027 regular season.
New Jersey enters the game with a 7-4-0 record and a three-game winning streak. The Devils won their last three contests at home, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-3, the Anaheim Ducks 4-1, and the Los Angeles Kings 3-1. Those victories followed a stretch where they beat the New York Rangers 7-1 before falling on the road.
Washington arrives with a 6-4-0 record after alternating results over its last five games. The Capitals earned a 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres in their most recent outing. Prior to that win, Washington lost 5-2 to the Los Angeles Kings, won 4-2 against New Jersey, beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4, and fell 4-2 at the Carolina Hurricanes.
This contest is the second game of the regular-season series between the clubs. Washington won the first matchup 4-2 on October 17 when the Capitals hosted the Devils.
New Jersey will aim to extend its three-game winning run while Washington looks to build on its recent overtime win. The Devils have scored 11 goals across their past three home games, while the Capitals have won two of their last three games overall.
