WASHINGTON — Tomas Tatar contributed significantly to the New Jersey Devils’ victory over the Washington Capitals, scoring a goal and providing an assist in their 3-2 win on Saturday night.

Brenden Dillon and Dougie Hamilton also found the back of the net for New Jersey, which entered the matchup tied for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division alongside Carolina. Jake Allen was solid in goal, making 23 saves and executing a crucial glove save against Connor McMichael late in the third period, earning his third win in four starts to improve his season record to 5-2-1.

On the other side, the Capitals saw goals from Matt Roy and McMichael, but the loss marked their second consecutive defeat, a first for them this season while adjusting to gameplay without their captain, Alex Ovechkin. Charlie Lindgren faced 33 shots but only managed to stop 30, leaving his record at 5-5-0.

**Key Takeaways**

For the Devils, their power-play unit continues to excel, going 2 for 5 on opportunities during the game. Over the last four games, they have amassed seven power-play goals and currently sit second in the NHL with a power-play percentage of 31.4%.

Conversely, the Capitals face challenges in generating offense with Ovechkin sidelined for four to six weeks. Prior to Thursday’s games, they had scored at least three goals in each of their last five matches, but have now combined for only three goals in their past two outings.

**Crucial Moment**

A pivotal point in the match occurred during a late second-period power play when Dougie Hamilton launched a shot from the point following a face-off, which found its way past Lindgren. This marked Hamilton’s second goal in as many games and ultimately secured the victory for New Jersey.

**Notable Statistic**

Jesper Bratt recorded his team-leading 28th point with Hamilton’s power-play goal. He has been on a scoring roll recently, contributing points in four out of the last five games, accumulating a total of nine points during this stretch, which places him tied for seventh in the league’s scoring rankings.

**Looking Ahead**

The Devils are set to host the Nashville Predators on Monday, while the Capitals will embark on a two-game road trip starting with a visit to the Florida Panthers.