The Capitals struggled to get pucks on net, overpassing and failing to get shots through the Devils' defense. They were ultimately outshot 24-15, and though there were moments of sustained pressure, nothing came of those opportunities as puck management proved to be an issue for the second consecutive game.

Broduer is one of few goalies to allow goals to the current all-time leader, Wayne Gretzky, and the possible next No. 1, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin — whom is chasing the former’s once-believed unbreakable record.

Tomas Tatar and defenseman Dougie Hamilton each scored a power-play goal to lift the visiting New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.