Lindgren Leaks as Devils Pour Seven Past Washington
Washington had the puck pointed at the Devils' net most of the night and still lost 7-4 at home. The Capitals outshot New Jersey 47-33 and took 58.9% of all shot attempts. The difference was in goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 26 of 32 shots. His goals saved above expected was -1.44, meaning he let in about one and a half more goals than the shots he faced deserved. On the most dangerous looks he was beaten four times on nine. The Devils did generate the sharper chances overall, but not enough to explain seven.
At the other end, Connor Hellebuyck turned aside 43 of 47, including 10 of 12 high-danger shots.
Evan Rodrigues scored twice on a line with Connor Brown and Stefan Noesen, and Luke Hughes added three assists. Cole Hutson had three helpers for Washington. Tom Wilson and Jesper Bratt each rang one off the post.
Washington falls to 10-8-0, holding the third wild-card spot on a two-game skid.
