Washington is 1-3-1 on the season but have yet to lead the game in any of their 5 games. Washington won their only game in a shootout and have lost 3 in a row. Washington will be starting rookie goaltender Hunter Shepard in this game playing in his first start in the NHL.

New Jersey has not played their best hockey to start the season yet they find themselves at 3-1-1 after 5 games. New Jersey is coming off a 5-2 win last night.

New Jersey has struggled with Washington in recent years but that ended last year as the Devils went 3-1 against the Capitals. These teams are heading in different directions. Washington is getting older and slower while this young New Jersey team just gets faster and more skilled.

Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5