The New Jersey Devils are by far the more talented team, with a significant edge in special teams. Washington is coming off a game against the Florida Panthers. NHL teams are just 4-9 after playing the defending champs, with two of those four wins occurring in OT. New Jersey has a 6-1 record when playing with two days of rest, dating back to last year, before the injuries to key players. Logan Thompson has not started more than three straight games, so Charlie Lindgren will get the start in goal for the Caps, which is a significant drop-off. Lindgren is 1-5 with a 4.13 GAA and .852 save percentage on Saturday over the last two seasons. Update. Jack Hughes is OUT. Light play.