Although they put some heat on the Devils late, the Caps could supply the finish on an equalizer in the third. They had a power play opportunity and some close calls during the 6-on-5 stretch with Lindgren pulled late, but instead Dawson Mercer lobbed a shot into the vacant cage with less than 10 seconds remaining to account for the 5-3 final.

Paul Cotter scored twice, giving him four goals through four games this season, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3.

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