Three-goal second period lifts Capitals past Devils, 4–2
Washington scored three times in the second period and Logan Thompson made 29 saves in a 4–2 victory over New Jersey on Saturday at Capital One Arena.
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Washington scored three times in the second period and Logan Thompson made 29 saves in a 4–2 victory over New Jersey on Saturday at Capital One Arena.
Arseny Gritsyuk opened the scoring for the Devils at 10:04 of the first period. Ryan Leonard tied it with a power-play goal at 16:42, with assists from Jakob Chychrun and Thompson.
Ilya Protas gave Washington the lead 1:16 into the second period. Dylan Strome followed at 4:36, and Boone Jenner made it 4–1 at 11:14. Vincent Desharnais assisted on the Protas and Jenner goals.
Timo Meier scored on the power play with 19 seconds remaining in regulation, but New Jersey could get no closer. The Devils outshot Washington 31–25. Thompson stopped 23 of 24 even-strength shots and six of seven shots while Washington was shorthanded.