The New Jersey Devils got some unexpected help on the scoreboard in Game Four, Monday night.
Former Capital Jonas Siegenthaler tallied his first career playoff goal in the third period, scoring the game-winner for New Jersey.
By Katie Adler 5 months ago
The New Jersey Devils tied their playoff series against the New York Rangers with a convincing win on enemy ice. The unlikely star of the game? It’s ya boi Jonas Siegenthaler with a goal and an assist.
Jack Hughes scored on a beauty of a breakaway early in the first period. After a scoreless second, Vincent Trochek tied the game, snatching a big rebound two minutes into the third period. But Jonas Siegenthaler caught a crisp cross-ice pass and ripped a shot to the far side to make it 2-1 Devils. Ondrej Palat sealed the deal with an empty-net goal.
Devils win! Series tied 2-2.
By Peter Hassett 5 months ago
I don’t know the geography of the metro area, but I assume the series between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers crossed some body of water on its way to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Saturday night. (Note: I’m covering the Devils in these playoffs because I make poor choices and now I have to suffer the consequences.)
Chris Kreider continued his absurd playoff run with a two-on-one goal in the second period. Jack Hughes used a nasty shot on the power play to tie it up. A scoreless third period meant we got free playoff overtime hockey. That’s when Dougie Hamilton became the hero, taking a pass from Bratt to win it.
Devils win! Rangers lead the series 2-1.
By Peter Hassett 5 months ago
Former Capital Vitek Vanecek is out of the starters’ net for New Jersey. Akira Schmid earned his first career playoff start in Game Three against the New York Rangers.
The Devils have floundered in their first two playoff games, losing both at home with a score of 5-1. Vanecek has only a .827 save percentage in that span, giving up nine goals on 52 shots. He served as the team’s backup as the series moved to Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
By Katie Adler 5 months ago
The New York Rangers trounced the New Jersey Devils to take a 2-0 lead in their quarterfinal series. I’m not sure what happened to the regular-season Devils, but these guys looked nothing them. (Note: I’ve adopted the Devils for the postseason. Maybe this was a mistake.)
Erik Haula got a rebound from the paint to give the Devils the lead early, but they gave up three goals in the second period: Tarasenko after a lot of lateral movement, then a pair of power-play goals from Chris Krieder. Patrick Kane stole the puck and carried it all the way to the Devils net to make it 4-1 in the third. Kaapo Kakko exploited some lateral movement to make it 5-1, and that was enough.
Rangers win. Rangers lead the series 2-0.
By Peter Hassett 6 months ago
The Washington Capitals are not in the playoffs, but two of their former backstops are, and they both got smoked on Tuesday night.
New Jersey Devils goalie Vitek Vanecek gave up four goals in his team’s loss to the Rangers. Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov gave up six goals before he was pulled against the Lightning.
So two ex-Caps goalies combined to allow 10 goals on 51 shots.
By Peter Hassett 6 months ago
The New Jersey Devils played their first postseason game since 2018, and it was awful. (Note: I’ve adopted the Devils for the postseason. It’s a bit. Mostly.)
Vladimir Tarasenko scored five minutes into the game as Jonas Siegenthaler got out-muscled. Chris Krieder deflected a shot from Adam Fox to make it 2-0 after one period. The Devils dominated the second period but couldn’t convert – not the case for Ryan Lindgren, who beat Vitek Vanecek up high.
Halfway into the third period, Chris Kreider did it again, deflecting Fox’s shot. Jack Hughes notched his first career postseason point with a penalty shot of all things, but that was all the scoring they could muster. The Rangers got the empty-netter, and that was that.
Rangers beat Devils 5-1. Rangers lead the series 1-0.
By Peter Hassett 6 months ago
The Washington Capitals jumped out to an early lead against the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils on Thursday but thankfully found a way to blow that lead and eventually lose 5-4 in overtime.
The loss did wonders for their draft lottery positioning.
By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago
The Washington Capitals finally ended their blighted season with a rousing loss to the New Jersey Devils on home ice.
Hometown hero Joe Snively scored first, a nice release from the circles on the rush. Rasmus Sandin got a quick shot from the slot to beat Mackenzie Blackwood, then Craig Smith tricked Jack Hughes into a centering pass to make it 3-0 Caps. Erik Huala got an open lane and used his mondo slapshot to get the Devils on the board after one period.
Tom Wilson scored lucky goal 13 of his season, cleaning up a rebound in the paint. Miles Wood tipped a shot by Tomas Tatar to bring the Devils within two with one period left.
Erik Haula was getting hooked by John Carlson as he scored to bring the Devils within one, then Dougie Hamilton’s big one-timer from the high slot tied the game, forcing us into even more hockey. Luke Hughes scored his first NHL goal to end the season.
Caps lose in overtime. We are at the end of the Washington Capitals’ 2022-23 season.
By Peter Hassett 6 months ago
This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils game on April 13, 2023.
The end of the season is here and to be honest, I’m really going to miss you guys. Even though the Capitals won’t make the postseason, it’s been a joy to cover the team again for you. I hope you continue tuning in to us for our offseason coverage, which will remain just as intense. It should be very interesting.
Tonight, the Capitals will suit up against the New Jersey Devils for game no. 82. The game is important for both teams, but for completely opposite reasons. With a win, the Devils could potentially wrap up a division title. With a loss, the Capitals would clinch eighth in the Draft Lottery. Here are all the clinching scenarios for the Caps.
Alex Ovechkin, who was a game-time decision, will play after missing the last few games due to injury.
Tonight’s game is on NBC Sports Washington and puck drop is a little after 7 pm. It’s Fan Appreciation Night at Capital One Arena.
