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The New Jersey Devils staged a comeback in the second period, scoring four goals in 5 minutes and 30 seconds to turn a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 lead against the Washington Capitals. However, the Capitals managed to regain control and ultimately won the game 6-4, with Alex Ovechkin scoring an empty-net goal in the final minutes. The Devils' goals in the second period were scored by Toffoli, Meier, Hischier, and Toffoli again. The shots on goal were 16-15 in favor of the Devils after the second period.
End of one. #NJDevils and Sabres tied at two. šØ Holtz (L. Hughes, McLeod) šØ Bratt (unassisted) Shots 14-9, NJ ā NJ will start the second with one minute left on the power play
Holtz bangs home a rebound for #NJDevils to tie it. It's a play that started several seconds earlier with Tuch turning the puck over in the offensive zone when he had a 2-on-1 with Skinner. It went the other way and #Sabres never got it out. 1-1 at 7:47.
#NJDevils lose 6-4.
#NJDevils lose 6-4.
6-4, Capitals. Ovechkin hits the empty netter. 1:35 left.
6-4, Caps.
5-4 Caps. #NJDevils
5-4, Caps.
The Devils scored four times in 5:30 in the second period to turn 3-0 deficit into 4-3 lead heading into third.
After 40, Caps trail 4-3 after four unanswered goals from the Devils. NJD now lead 16-15 in SOG.
Well. The #NJDevils did a thing in the second. New Jersey takes the 4-3 lead on the Capitals into the third period. 2:šØ Toffoli (Meier, J. Hughes) 2:šØ Meier (J. Hughes, Toffoli) 2:šØ Hischier (Bratt, Marino) 2:šØ Toffoli (L. Hughes, J. Hughes) Shots: 16-15, NJ