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.

The plan was simple but not easy. Against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday at Capital One Arena, the Capitals came up just short. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his first non-empty-net goal, but two deflections for the Avalanche made the difference in a 2-1 Capitals loss.