Devils Notebook: What A Capitals Playoff Series Would Look Like, The Fourth Line & More

Breaking NewsReport: Lions fear Aidan Hutchinson suffered season-ending injuryRead moreTRENDINGWeek 10 NFL updatesMaye, Hutchinson injuredCollege football winners/losersKelce injured vs. FalconsUFC 334 takeawaysStory byStory byDevils Notebook: What A Capitals Playoff Series Would Look Like, The Fourth Line & MoreMike Fink·The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsSun, November 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM UTC·9 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesGame Preview #21: New Jersey Devils at Washington CapitalsThe Devils can take two in a row from a division rival tonight.SB NationNew Jersey Devils Keep Proving They Can Win High-Scoring DuelsThe 7-4 win over the Washington Capitals is the latest case in point. When the games speed up and become high-scoring, the New Jersey Devils have the edge.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsCapitals return home for another date with DevilsAfter a two-game road trip, the Capitals are back at Capital One Arena Saturday to take on New Jersey again.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsAdvertisementAdvertisementDevils Outlast Capitals in Seven-Goal Offensive Showing, Improve to 7-0-0 With HellebuyckThe New Jersey Devils showcased their resilience on Saturday night, overcoming multiple deficits to defeat the Washington Capitals 7-4 at Capital One Arena. Connor Hellebuyck made 43 saves on 47 shots to improve his record to 7-0-0, while 2024 first-round pick Anton Silaev made his NHL debut amid a series of injuries and illnesses affecting the New Jersey lineup.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsTouchdown! The Devils Take Down the Capitals in a Barn Burner, 7-4With back-and-forth goals all night, it was the Devils’ scoring depth that secured them two more massive points against Washington.SB NationConnor Hellebuyck makes 43 saves and improves to 7-0 with Devils in 7-4 win over CapitalsWASHINGTON (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck recovered from a shaky start to make 43 saves, remaining unbeaten in net with New Jersey as the surging Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Saturday night.Evan Rodrigues scored twice for the Devils, who earned their second win against Washington in three days.Associated PressAnton Silaev Makes A Case To Stay On The Devils DefenseThe Devils' top defense prospect showed flashes in his NHL debut on Saturday night. The question is whether he did enough to keep a spot in the lineup.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsDevils’ Anton Silaev May Benefit From Unexpected Lineup OpportunityThe New Jersey Devils made yet another call-up before the second half of their home-and-home against the Washington Capitals.On Friday, Amanda Stein of NewJerseyDevils.com shared, “The New Jersey Devils announced that defenseman Anton Silaev has been recalled from the Utica Comets.”During Saturday’s morning skate, Stein shared the following update: “Silaev should be making his NHL […] The post Devils’ Anton Silaev May Benefit From Unexpected Lineup Opportunity appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDevils vs Capitals Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Saturday, November 14Read our Devils vs Capitals prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Saturday, November 14.Action Network'Catastrophic mistakes' dooming CapitalsWhile the Washington Capitals weren't bad in their home-and-home sweep at the hands of the Devils, they also got burned making some 'catastrophic mistakes.'The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsDevils Fans Blasted After 5-2 Win Over Capitals: ‘Completely Insane’The New Jersey Devils bounced back with a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday, November 12, after suffering a surprising 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, November 10.New Jersey had been riding a five-game winning streak before falling to Winnipeg, and despite the team’s strong form, some Devils fans reacted negatively […] The post Devils Fans Blasted After 5-2 Win Over Capitals: ‘Completely Insane’ appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWashington Capitals Fail To Play Full Sixty Minutes In 7-4 Loss To New JerseyWashington started strong once again, but lost control en route to a second loss to New Jersey in three days.The Hockey News - Washington Capitals2026-27 Gamethread #21: New Jersey Devils at Washington CapitalsConnor Hellebuyck looks to go 7-0 as a Devil tonight.SB NationDevils’ Connor Hellebuyck Reaches Impressive Mark Against CapitalsThe New Jersey Devils scored seven goals against the Washington Capitals on Saturday. But Connor Hellebuyck was the real story of the evening.Hellebuyck may have allowed four goals. But he made 43 saves on 47 shots.Washington was relentless, trying to score the ‘W’ in the back half of the home-and-home series. That said, when a […] The post Devils’ Connor Hellebuyck Reaches Impressive Mark Against Capitals appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDevils’ Sheldon Keefe Makes Strong Statement About Rookie’s NHL DebutThe New Jersey Devils navigated their injury and illness concerns well. One rookie was a big part of the equation on Saturday. Anton Silaev didn’t earn one of the three stars on Saturday. Nor did he reach an NHL milestone like Connor Hellebuyck did. But that doesn’t matter. For Silaev, it was all about proving […] The post Devils’ Sheldon Keefe Makes Strong Statement About Rookie’s NHL Debut appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDevils’ Home Winning Streak Comes With Surprising Historical ConnectionOn Thursday, the New Jersey Devils notched their seventh straight win at Prudential Center, making history when the final horn sounded.It took a few unlikely heroes amid so much shakeup in New Jersey’s lineup. Still, they won 5-2 and will go on the road to try to complete the home-and-home sweep against the Washington Capitals.That […] The post Devils’ Home Winning Streak Comes With Surprising Historical Connection appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRyan Leonard Could Face Supplemental DisciplineWashington Capitals right winger Ryan Leonard earned a double minor for high sticking against the New Jersey Devils Saturday. The second-year winger clipped New Jersey Devils center Cody Glass above the eye in a dangerous looking play that could draw the attention of NHL Player Safety. Ryan Leonard High Sticking Penalty Leonard, 21, had just […] The post Ryan Leonard Could Face Supplemental Discipline appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSunday Standings: Impressions as the NHL season nears the quarter markSign No. 10,000 that it’s going to be a long, harsh winter for the Penguins was on display last night. After the team returned from a successful trip to California and winning two games, Pittsburgh managed all of 17 shots last night against Ottawa. I think this was a tighter game,“ Sidney Crosby said, “a […]SB NationNico Hischier 500 Points and Why the Devils Captain’s Quiet Milestone Matters MostNico Hischier 500 points is a milestone that arrived exactly the way his NHL career has been built. There was no breakaway, no highlight-reel finish, and no celebration built around one player. It came on a secondary assist. It came in a road game his team controlled. Within minutes, the conversation had moved on to …Last Word on SportsBruins Big Trade Pitch Lands Eye-Opening Defender, Parts With Promising TalentThe Boston Bruins could land an eye-opening Pittsburgh Penguins defender at the cost of a trade package headlined by promising talent. The post Bruins Big Trade Pitch Lands Eye-Opening Defender, Parts With Promising Talent appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY