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WATCH LIVE: Washington Capitals at New Jersey Devils

Damien Brunner, Martin Erat

New Jersey Devils right wing Damien Brunner, left, fights for control of the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Martin Erat during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

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The New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals are still in the playoff mix for one of the Eastern Conference’s wild card spots, but both trail the top teams. Friday’s game could elevate one team’s chances while nearly burying the other one’s hopes, so it’s a big contest that you can watch on NBCSN and via the live stream link below.

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Washington holds a one-point lead over New Jersey for 10th in the East, trailing the Toronto Maple Leafs by three (84 to Washington’s 81), Columbus by four (the Blue Jackets have 85 standings points) and Detroit by five (the Red Wings have 86). Every point counts, and the Capitals are running out of time to turn things around with four straight losses (0-2-2).

The Devils have been scrapping for standings points, although they continue to be frustrated in shootouts (all three of their losses in the last four games came via the “skills competition).
For more on this matchup, check out the game notes. If you want to read about Washington’s big weekend, read this.

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