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Jack Hughes Produces 5 Points as Devils Dent Caps' Playoff Hopes

Jack Hughes added two goals and three assists as New Jersey scored seven times and Jake Allen made 29 saves.

  • The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night, with Jack Hughes leading the scoring attack with two goals and three assists.
  • Dawson Mercer scored twice for the Devils, while Jesper Bratt, Dougie Hamilton, and Cody Glass also contributed goals. Jake Allen made 29 saves to secure the win.
  • Washington's offense came from Tom Wilson, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Cole Hutson in the loss. Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson recorded 23 saves despite the heavy pressure.
  • Hughes now has 24 goals and 44 assists this season following his dominant performance. His second goal came 8:10 into the third period with assists from Bratt and Connor Brown.
  • Both teams return to action on Saturday. The Devils host the Montreal Canadiens, while the Capitals return home to face the Buffalo Sabres.
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Jack Hughes' 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals

Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists and Dawson Mercer scored twice as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-3.

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In the North American NHL, Swiss mercenaries have drawn attention to themselves with strong offensive performances. Nico Hischier and Timo Meier, in the 7-3 victory of the New Jersey Devils against the Washington Capitals, also scored points in Lian Bichsel and Roman Josi. The Nashville Predators celebrated an important victory in the fight for the playoff places. Picture: keystoneIn the North American NHL, the Swiss mercenaries have drawn atten…

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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