The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Justin Dowling on waivers as they prepare for Curtis Lazar's return against the St. Louis Blues.

Dowling, 34, has had a limited impact this season with two goals and one assist in 21 games. He was recalled in late October due to Lazar's injury and has also played for the Utica Comets, where he scored two goals in six games. Teams in need of forward depth may consider claiming him, but if not, he will head back to Utica.

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin, and Taylor Raddysh each contributed a goal and an assist in the Washington Capitals' thrilling 6-5 victory over the New Jersey Devils, solidifying their position at the top of the Metropolitan Division.

With this win, the Capitals matched their franchise record for consecutive road victories at seven. Washington's power play has shown significant improvement, scoring three times against New Jersey, while the Devils struggled defensively, allowing the first goal for the seventh consecutive game.

The Washington Capitals triumphed over the New Jersey Devils with a close score of 6-5, securing their position at the top of the Metropolitan Division.

Andrew Mangiapane opened the scoring, followed by a back-and-forth battle where both teams exchanged leads. Key contributions came from Connor McMichael, Jakob Chychrun, and Taylor Raddysh, with Raddysh's goal proving crucial in the final moments.

Nico Hischier achieved his first career hat trick, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory against the Nashville Predators. This marked a significant turnaround for Hischier, who had been scoreless for 10 games prior.

In the match, Erik Haula and Justin Dowling also contributed goals for the Devils, while Filip Forsberg and Zachary L’ Heureux found the net for Nashville. The game showcased New Jersey's offensive prowess with a season-high 46 shots on goal.

Despite Nashville's strong power-play efficiency, they struggled to capitalize, managing only seven shots in five opportunities. The victory ended the Predators' eight-game winning streak at the Prudential Center against the Devils.