The Devils’ first three-game winning streak will have to wait.
Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and two assists, and the Capitals beat the Devils 6-3 on Friday night at Prudential Center.
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson each had a goal and an assist as the Capitals rebounded from Monday’s 3-0 loss at Columbus, improving to 16-3-1 on the road. Jonas Siegenthaler and Richard Panik also scored, and rookie Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves.
Washington’s 26-6-5 record is currently the NHL’s best. It is the only team in the league not to lose consecutive games in regulation this season.