New Jersey Devils Defeat Senators 3-1

Jacob Markstrom is poised to start as the New Jersey Devils' goaltender against the Washington Capitals, showcasing a solid performance since his offseason trade from Calgary. He has achieved a record of 3-2-0 with a 2.42 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Markstrom previously shone in a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, stopping 30 of 31 shots and demonstrating elite skills, saving 1.4 goals above expected. The Devils improved to a 5-2-0 record, with goals from Erik Haula, Nathan Bastian, and Paul Cotter, while Brady Tkachuk scored the only goal against Markstrom. The Senators had recently struggled to score against him, despite having a high-scoring game earlier in the week. Markstrom's performance continues to garner attention as he seeks consistency for the Devils.