Your New Jersey Devils couldn't find a way against the Capitals

Alright, Jersey, another tough one last night against the Washington Capitals. We fell short, 2-1, down in their barn. It felt like one of those games where we were chasing it from the jump. Ryan Leonard got one past us early in the first, and then it was just a grind. We had our chances, don't get me wrong, thirty-one shots on goal, but Darcy Kuemper for the Capitals was just standing on his head.

Then, just when you think we might tie it up, Anthony Protas gets a fluky one with just over a minute left in the game. That’s a real kick in the teeth, ya know? Jesper Bratt finally put one in the net from Jack Hughes with forty-three seconds left, but by then, it was too little, too late. This team needs to figure out how to start strong and finish stronger.

This loss stings, especially since we've been on a decent run lately, 7-3-0 in our last ten. We're still sitting at 72 points, seventh in the Metropolitan Division, and that seventh wildcard spot feels a million miles away after a game like that. Every point matters right now. It's a quiet morning down in the Ironbound, not the kind of buzz you want after a tough loss. We need to regroup fast, because this race isn't waiting for anyone.

Devils hockey, Jersey proud — Ant Ferriola, MiTL Sports Desk.

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