The Washington Capitals secured a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils in their preseason matchup at Prudential Center, improving their record to 1-2-0. Goaltender Logan Thompson made a strong debut, stopping 25 shots after joining from the Vegas Golden Knights.

Key performances included Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome, both of whom debuted this preseason, contributing significantly to the offense. The Capitals are gearing up for their regular season opener against the Devils on October 12.