The Capitals will play the Devils on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Washington Capitals take on the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals now have a 92.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the New Jersey Devils starting this game with a 87.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 15-17-4 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Washington Capitals rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home New Jersey Devils - The New Jersey Devils head to the first puck drop with a 19-15-2 record as a home team, putting them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Washington Capitals rank 12th (238) for goals scored. The New Jersey Devils currently sit 21st (205) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Washington Capitals rank 19th (223) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the New Jersey Devils have allowed 227 goals this season, resulting in a 17th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Washington Capitals have a 2-6 shootout win-loss record, with the New Jersey Devils sporting a 4-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 38-28-9 record and the New Jersey Devils hold a 38-34-2 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hockey fans! Washington Capitals face off against New Jersey Devils, aiming for victory...
NHL teams battle for playoff seeds based on season point totals... Capitals stand at 85 points, Devils at 78 points... Both teams fighting for a higher seed in the postseason... (Let the magic of the ice decide the fate of these warriors)...
Washington Capitals with 38 wins, 28 losses, and 9 overtime losses... New Jersey Devils with 38 wins, 34 losses, and 2 overtime losses... Capitals hold a win percentage of 0.507, while Devils stand at 0.514... (Who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans?)...
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As the regular season winds down, every game becomes crucial... Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils fight for a spot in the playoffs... Which team will prevail on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026? Tune in to find out!
Best Capitals at Devils Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Jersey Devils are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New Jersey Devils are +1.5 -275 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Capitals
Devils
4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | -110-110 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 52.38%.
- New Jersey Devils bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for New Jersey Devils is 52.38%.
Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils Prop Bets
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Capitals
Devils
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Devils
Total Goals
WSH at NJD 4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at NJD 4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at NJD 4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jack Hughes
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at NJD 4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
Timo Meier
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at NJD 4/02/26 7:38pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| e - Washington Capitals | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 0.524 | 95 | 41 | 263 | 244 | +19.0 | 25-11-5 | 18-19-4 | 2-6 | 8-2-0 | W4 |
| e - New Jersey Devils | 82 | 42 | 37 | 3 | 0.512 | 87 | 38 | 230 | 254 | -24.0 | 21-17-3 | 21-20-0 | 4-1 | 5-4-1 | L1 |
Washington Capitals & New Jersey Devils Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Washington Capitals YR: futures available
New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM New Jersey Devils YR: futures available
Washington Capitals & New Jersey Devils Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 7:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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