Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) reaches for the puck against New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. The Devils won 5-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, battles for the puck against New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils center Paul Cotter (47) celebrates with goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) after an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. The Devils won 5-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) handles the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. The Devils won 5-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) shoots the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) tries to get the puck past Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, center, and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal with right wing Stefan Noesen (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils center Paul Cotter, left, celebrates his goal with right wing Stefan Noesen, center as Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) looks on at right during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils center Paul Cotter (47) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) and New Jersey Devils center Paul Cotter (47) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)