Home » Sports » NHL » New Jersey Devils

Devils Gameday Preview: Saturday Matinee in D.C.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, the New Jersey Devils are getting ready to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena for the two teams’ first game of the 2026-27…

By Jess Amato · The Hockey Writers

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:15 PM

Key Things to Know

The New Jersey Devils face the Washington Capitals on Saturday in their first meeting of the 2026-27 season.
Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed forward Luke Evangelista will miss the game due to illness.
Forward Connor Brown practiced but remains on the injured list, while Cody Glass is expected to play.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Jersey Devils travel to face the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Both teams enter the matchup holding matching 4-3-0 season records, with New Jersey entering after a 7-1 victory against the New York Rangers on Thursday, and Washington coming off a home win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe announced that forward Luke Evangelista will miss his third straight game due to illness and did not travel. Forward Connor Brown participated in practice but remains on the injured list, while Cody Glass took a maintenance day but is expected to play.

Read the full article on The Hockey Writers

Devils Gameday Preview: Saturday Matinee in D.C.

More New Jersey Devils News

Never Miss a Sports Update