Washington at New Jersey

The New Jersey Devils certainly had it in their minds not to start the way they did last season when they opened the season at 0-7 through seven games and 2-9 through 11. They accomplished that goal out of the gate at 3-0, but have been a nightmare since. The Devils have since suffered a pair of four game losing streaks as well as a pair of separate five game losing streaks, and just have not been a competitive team. Washington started the season with just four wins through 12 games, but have really been playing very well since and now stand at 15-10-6, and have won five of their last seven games. The Caps have been at their best on a day of rest where they are 5-1 in their last six after a day off. The Devils rarely get back-to-back wins and are 0-4 following a win in their last four. Take Washington in this one.