Sports
Capitals Defeat Devils; Hurricanes Beat Maple Leafs in Overtime
The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1, with Logan Thompson making 30 saves. Alexander Nikishin scored in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Washington Capitals won against the New Jersey Devils Friday night. Logan Thompson made 30 saves, missing a shutout with 43 seconds left in the game. The Capitals and Devils will conclude their season series on April 2 in Newark, New Jersey. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime. Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime, securing the victory for Carolina. The Hurricanes now lead the Eastern Conference.
Key Facts
- The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1.
- Logan Thompson made 30 saves for Washington.
- Ryan Leonard scored in the first period for the Capitals.
- Aliaksei Protas scored an empty-netter with 1:43 remaining in the game.
- Jesper Bratt scored for the Devils.
- Alexander Nikishin scored 41 seconds into overtime for Carolina against Toronto.
- The Hurricanes versus Maple Leafs game went to overtime.