The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] (35-35-2) take on the Washington Capitals (34-27-8) at Capital One Arena tonight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINEUPS AND INJURIES Devils' projected lineup via NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-washington-capitals-game-preview-march-20-2026] Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Dawson Mercer Jesper Bratt -- Jack Hughes -- Connor Brown Arseny Gritsyuk -- Cody Glass -- Lenni Hameenaho Paul Cotter -- Nick Bjugstad -- Maxim Tsyplakov Jonas Siegenthaler -- Dougie Hamilton Luke Hughes -- Johnathan Kovacevic Brenden Dillon -- Simon Nemec Jake Allen Jacob Markstrom Scratched: Dennis Cholowski, Evgenii Dadonov Injured: Stefan Noesen (knee), Zack MacEwen (ACL), Brett Pesce (lower body) Capitals projected lineup via NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-washington-capitals-game-preview-march-20-2026] Anthony Beauvillier -- Dylan Strome -- Alex Ovechkin Aleksei Protas -- Pierre-Luc Dubois -- Tom Wilson Connor McMichael -- Justin Sourdif -- Ryan Leonard Brandon Duhaime -- Hendrix Lapierre -- Ethen Frank Martin Fehervary -- Rasmus Sandin Jakub Chychrun -- Trevor van Riemsdyk Cole Hutson -- Matt Roy Logan Thompson Charlie Lindgren Scratched: David Kampf, Ivan Miroshnichenko, Declan Chisholm, Dylan McIlrath, Timothy Liljegren Injured: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Storyline to Watch The storyline to watch is that the Devils are heading into their second game of a five-game road trip tonight. The team defeated the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday and has gone 7-2-0 in its past nine games. The team has scored 10 power-play goals on 24 chances in that time as well. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player to Watch The player to watch is Jack Hughes, who has been red-hot since returning from the Olympics. Jack Hughes has 18 points (6g-12a) in 11 games. He also recorded a hat trick and five multi-point games. Hughes looks to extend his hot streak tonight. The puck will drop at 7 PM. Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. THN.com/free [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/44b85a38-c48b-4cda-9044-d884218643c5.jpeg] THN.com/free For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*rx3p21*_ga*MjYxMTY1NzQ4LjE2ODIzNzc2MTY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjQwMTI2ODUkbzIwMTYkZzEkdDE3NjQwMTQ1NjIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
