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Capitals and Devils set for NHL clash in Washington
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Capitals and Devils set for NHL clash in Washington

The Washington Capitals will host the New Jersey Devils in an NHL game on 17 October. Both teams enter the match with 8 points from 7 games, making this a key contest in the Metropolitan Division.

The Capitals are currently eighth in the NHL standings, having won four games and lost three, with a goal difference of +2. Their recent form includes wins over the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, but losses to the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken.

The Devils sit just below the Capitals in ninth place with an equal number of points but a neutral goal difference. They come off a 7-1 victory against the New York Rangers and have won three of their last five games.

Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. The Capitals play their home games in Washington, D.C., while the Devils are based in Newark, New Jersey. This match will be a significant test for both sides as they seek to improve their standings in the NHL.

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