New Jersey Devils pulled off the upset to defeat Washington Capitals. New Jersey Devils entered the game as the decided underdog, with a 27% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Jersey Devils refused to go away, chipping away at Washington Capitals's lead until New Jersey Devils took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Washington Capitals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New Jersey Devils had earned the upset.