Games / NHL / Nov 12, 2026

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (9-6-0) visit the New Jersey Devils (13-5-0) on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals.

NHLThursday, November 12, 2026

Washington Capitals9-6-0

7:00 PM ETNov 12, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-5-0

DateNov 12, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJ

TVESPN+

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsNew Jersey Devils

Goals per game

3.5

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.8

9-6-0Record13-5-0

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Metropolitan Division

2-2Road record / home record8-2

WLLWWLast 5WWWWW

W1StreakW5

Team stats

Washington CapitalsNew Jersey Devils

Goals Against Average

3.40

2.83

Shots Against per Game

27.7

24.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

67.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.53

3.61

Shots per Game

27.8

33.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.0

19.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

117

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWLLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 5-2

New Jersey DevilsWWWWW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

Oct 30, 2026 · at Vegas Golden KnightsW 5-2

Season series

WSH leads series 1-0

Jan 24, 2027WSH 0, NJ 0

Nov 14, 2026NJ 0, WSH 0

Nov 12, 2026WSH 0, NJ 0

Oct 17, 2026NJ 2, WSH 4

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils?

The game is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils?

Washington Capitals: 9-6-0. New Jersey Devils: 13-5-0.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils played?

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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