Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Devils
WSH lead all-time 138-107-13 · 258 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: October 17, 2026
New Jersey Devils 42-37-3 · 87 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 2-2
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | NJD @ WSH | 3-2 | NJD | OT/SO |
| 2025-12-28 | WSH @ NJD | 4-3 | WSH | OT/SO |
| 2026-03-20 | NJD @ WSH | 1-2 | WSH | |
| 2026-04-02 | WSH @ NJD | 3-7 | NJD |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NJD | 3-7 | NJD | |
| 2026-03-20 | 2025-2026 | NJD @ WSH | 1-2 | WSH | |
| 2025-12-28 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NJD | 4-3 | WSH | OT/SO |
| 2025-11-16 | 2025-2026 | NJD @ WSH | 3-2 | NJD | OT/SO |
| 2024-11-30 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ NJD | 6-5 | WSH | |
| 2024-11-23 | 2024-2025 | NJD @ WSH | 3-2 | NJD | |
| 2024-10-19 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ NJD | 6-5 | WSH | |
| 2024-10-12 | 2024-2025 | NJD @ WSH | 5-3 | NJD | |
| 2024-02-20 | 2023-2024 | NJD @ WSH | 2-6 | WSH | |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-2024 | NJD @ WSH | 6-3 | NJD |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
7WSH wins
5NJD wins
12Games
2OT/SO games
47-46Goals (WSH-NJD)
7.8Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | NJD W | WSH goals | NJD goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 14 |
| 2024-2025 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 18 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 14 |
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 6, NJD 5 — November 30, 2024 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 3, NJD 7 — April 2, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
Franchise totals — includes games played as KCS, CLR.
138WSH wins
107NJD wins
13Ties
258Games
866-749Goals (WSH-NJD)
First meeting: November 3, 1974 — KCS 5, WSH 4.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | NJD W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 19 | 11 | |
| 2010s | 37 | 24 | 13 | |
| 2000s | 38 | 14 | 23 | 1 |
| 1990s | 64 | 26 | 35 | 3 |
| 1980s | 68 | 45 | 17 | 6 |
| 1970s | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Devils games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jesper Bratt | NJD | 12 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
 Nico Hischier | NJD | 11 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
 Jack Hughes | NJD | 10 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
 Connor McMichael | WSH | 12 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | 2026-2027 | NJD @ WSH | Washington |
| November 13, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NJD | New Jersey |
| November 15, 2026 | 2026-2027 | NJD @ WSH | Washington |
| January 25, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NJD | New Jersey |
Capitals vs Devils — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Devils?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 138-107-13 across 258 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Capitals and Devils first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 3, 1974: KCS 5, WSH 4.
- When do the Capitals play the Devils next?
- The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils meet next on October 17, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Devils game?
- The New Jersey Devils won the most recent meeting 7-3, on April 2, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Devils?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 7-5 against the New Jersey Devils across 12 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 47-46 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Devils?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 2-2 through 4 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Devils games?
- Jesper Bratt leads all skaters with 15 points (5 goals, 10 assists) in 12 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.