Alexander Ovechkin and Connor McMichael score twice in Devils 6-2 loss as New Jersey lacks details to support Nico Daws.
Hischier, Mercer, McLeod net two each en route to the Devils' 6-3 victory over the Capitals.
Dawson Mercer plays his 200th NHL game tonight, all consecutive dating back to the start of his NHL career in 2021-22.
Vitek Vanecek is pulled in the first period as New Jersey's defense and goaltending continue to struggle.
The New Jersey Devils fall to the Washington Capitals 6-4 in a sloppy Wednesday night matchup.
Despite the on-ice ban, the Devils are auctioning off a specialty jersey on Hispanic Heritage Night.
The Devils and Capitals face off in a Metropolitan Division matchup, both on the second leg of a back-to-back.
