New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Final Score, Oct. 17, 2026
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 pts
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals final score on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026: the Capitals beat the Devils 4-2. The first period ended 1-1, and after the third it was Devils 2, Capitals 4.
Devils vs Capitals Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
Devils vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 1:00 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | MNMT, MSGSN |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | New Jersey Devils |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Devils 2, Capitals 4 |
Devils vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Devils and the Capitals meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | 1-1, 0-3, 1-0 | MNMT, MSGSN | Final | |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MNMT, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | New Jersey DevilsNJDWashington CapitalsWSH | MNMT, MSG | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Devils and Capitals
The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 14 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Devils and the Capitals
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play at Dallas Stars on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | New Jersey DevilsNJD Dallas StarsDAL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIWashington CapitalsWSH | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
FAQ About Devils vs Capitals
Who won Devils vs Capitals on Oct. 17, 2026?
The Capitals beat the Devils 4-2. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Washington Capitals 4.
What was the Devils vs Capitals score by period?
The first period ended 1-1, and after the third it was Devils 2, Capitals 4.
Did Devils vs Capitals go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Devils vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The New Jersey Devils are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Devils or the Capitals?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Devils and Capitals play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
Does Devils vs Capitals count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
When do the Devils and Capitals play again?
On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, Washington Capitals at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)