Kolyachonok scores go-ahead goal, Hellebuyck makes 26 saves as Devils beat Capitals 5-2

Vladislav Kolyachonok scored the go-ahead goal at 6:27 of the third period as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Thursday night. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was strong between the pipes, stopping 26 of 28 shots he faced, while Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson was beaten five times. The game was the first of a two-game series between the two teams.